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Adam Job

Senior Director, Strategy Lab

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Education

  • BSc, University of Frankfurt
  • MPhil, University of Cambridge
  • PhD, University of Göttingen

BHI Affiliation
Strategy Lab
Location
Frankfurt
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Adam Job

Senior Director, Strategy Lab

Adam Job is a Senior Director at the BCG Henderson Institute, BCG’s think tank dedicated to exploring and developing new ideas from business and beyond.

He leads research on strategy and regularly publishes in leading outlets, including Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Fortune, and the World Economic Forum.

Since joining BCG a decade ago, Adam has led various projects across Europe, with a particular focus on strategy and transformation. He holds an M.Phil. in finance from the University of Cambridge and a Doctorate in economics from the University of Göttingen. Outside of work, he likes to play Tennis and the Piano and is interested in Jazz, Consumer Electronics, and Science Fiction.

Recent Work

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BCG.com | July 29, 2025

From Change Management to Change Strategy

Trial and error isn’t an option in your next change effort. To help you develop a tailored change strategy, we built an agent-based change simulator.

MIT Sloan Management Review | June 23, 2025

When Wait and See Is Smart Strategy

Waiting can be a dysfunctional choice — or a wise approach to navigating complexity. Leaders facing today’s uncertainty must know when and how to wait.

Harvard Business Review | June 3, 2025

Growth Isn’t the Only Way for Companies to Create Value

In a world where growth is becoming increasingly elusive, companies can still create significant value by adopting a strategy of disciplined stability.

BCG.com | April 16, 2025

The Transformation Paradox: How to Grow When the Growing Gets Tough

Unlikely as it seems, businesses can not only thrive amid economic uncertainty—they can seize the opportunity to transform for sustained growth.

MIT Sloan Management Review | March 10, 2025

How to Strategize in an Out-of-Control World

In 2025, political surprises are adding fuel to the fires of business uncertainty, complexity, and volatility. Here’s how leaders can navigate this special type of risk.

BCG Henderson Institute | February 19, 2025

What the Fragility of Democracy Means for Corporations – a Meeting of Minds

Our 2025 Meeting of Minds explored how businesses can play a crucial role in upholding democratic foundations—mitigating polarization, fostering trust, and ensuring institutions remain accountable.