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Erin
BCG has offered me a range of international opportunities, right from the beginning of my career.
Erin
Consultant, Stockholm
A Personal Story
I have always loved international travel.  As an undergraduate, I spent a summer in rural India working on female education.  As a graduate, I conducted my research throughout Eastern Europe and North Africa.  BCG's global reach was a main factor in my decision to join the firm.  In my first year as an associate in Boston, I worked in Gibraltar, Madrid, London, and Munich.  When the opportunity arose to take part in the Experience Europe program, I jumped at the chance!  I was excited to spend a year as part of BCG's Stockholm office, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the transition was.  I enjoyed my time in Stockholm so much that I decided to make a permanent transfer. Both BCG offices were very supportive in my decision, reinforcing my perception of BCG as a truly global company.
Background
Erin holds a BS in economics from the Wharton School of Business, a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Philosophy in development studies from the University of Cambridge.  Erin joined BCG’s Boston office in 2006. After participating in the Experience Europe program in BCG's Stockholm office for one year, she decided to make a permanent transfer to Stockholm.
Philip
With BCG I discover the world's diversity.
Philip
Principal, Copenhagen
A Personal Story
From the start of my career I wanted to experience all the diversity that a job in a global firm offers. When I filled in my project preferences in my first week at BCG, I ticked the box for international assignments. Now I have worked in over ten different countries and have taken the opportunity to change home office within BCG. The differences of running projects in different countries can be small, like food and attire, or much more challenging, like different languages, management styles, and business habits. To be confronted with this is a very enriching experience. Although I could remove the tick mark for international projects any moment, I will keep it for now.
Background
Philip studied economics in Switzerland and Singapore. He joined BCG Zurich in 2000 and worked in the Copenhagen office from 2006-2009, returning back to Zurich office in 2010.
Tatu
BCG is a truly global company—it has allowed me to experience the nuances of difference between offices to really broaden my outlook.
Tatu
Principal, Helsinki
A Personal Story
BCG has provided me with international opportunities since I started in the company. So far I have traveled and worked in over ten countries and collaborated with colleagues and clients from all over the world. After three years at BCG I got the opportunity to participate in BCG's global Ambassador program and moved to our San Francisco office for a year. Based on my experiences I highly recommend everybody to take advantage of all the various mobility programs that BCG offers. It is very interesting to see the small nuances that are different between the BCG offices, but above all to realize how strong the BCG culture is and how easy it is to work abroad at BCG. The international exposure that BCG provides has been and continues to be a great learning experience, and has really broadened my perspectives.
Background
Tatu holds an MS in industrial engineering and management from the Helsinki University of Technology, Finland. Tatu has worked mainly with technology, industrial goods, and consumer goods clients. He is a core member of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice area and a member of the Operations practice area.
  • Erin Erin Consultant Stockholm
  • Philip Philip Principal Copenhagen
  • Tatu Tatu Principal Helsinki

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