Sarah Hershey

Sarah Hershey is a Partner at Bain & Company, specializing in the Private Equity practice.13 She primarily advises clients in the Consumer Products and Healthcare and Life Sciences industries, with a focus on manufacturing and supply chain topics such as co-manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and related services.1

Professional Experience and Expertise

Sarah joined Bain & Company in 2005 and has developed expertise in various areas, including:

• Commercial due diligence
• Operational due diligence
• Growth strategy
• Commercial excellence
• Cost improvement

She is also a leader in Bain's Operational Value Creation practice, specializing in margin improvement for both diligence and post-acquisition projects.1

Industry Focus

Sarah's work primarily revolves around two main industries:

1. Consumer Products: Advising clients on various aspects of their business operations and strategy.

2. Healthcare and Life Sciences: Focusing on manufacturing and supply chain topics, as well as private equity investments in the healthcare sector.12

Additional Responsibilities

Beyond her client work, Sarah is actively involved in:

• Training and recruiting teams at Bain & Company
• Serving as the head of Women@Bain in the Boston office1

Education

Sarah holds impressive academic credentials:

• MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she was named a Palmer Scholar
• B.A. in political economics from Princeton University1

Recent Insights

Sarah has contributed to several reports and insights in the healthcare private equity sector, including:

• "Medtech: Healthcare Private Equity Deals Bounced Back to End 2022" (April 2023)
• "Healthcare Exits: Corporate Buyers Step Up" (March 2022)
• "Healthcare Private Equity in North America: Macro Trends Broaden Investment Opportunities" (March 2022)12

Sarah Hershey's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username sarah-hershey-5b9b533, confirming her role as a Partner at Bain & Company.3