Nikolaus Lang is the Global Leader of the BCG Henderson Institute, Boston Consulting Group’s think tank dedicated to exploring and developing new ideas and insights for business strategy, technology, geopolitics, macroeconomics, society and talent, and climate and sustainability, among other key topics.

At the BCG Henderson Institute, Nikolaus leads a global network of researchers and experts who are driving thought leadership for BCG and are shaping the future of business. He oversees the Institute’s research agenda and overall management, while also heading the Geopolitics research team and the Institute’s global leadership team, consisting of senior stakeholders across BCG. His work helps businesses and policymakers navigate complex global challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

Previously, as an Alum Fellow (2016-2019), he focused on researching collaboration in the digital age and the crucial role that cross-border joint ventures, alliances, and business ecosystems play.

Nikolaus’s career spans over 25 years in management consulting and global strategy. He joined BCG in 1998 and has advised clients in more than 50 countries on topics such as mobility, geopolitics, trade, and international collaboration strategies. He is also currently serving as the Global Vice Chair of BCG’s Global Advantage practice, focusing on competitive dynamics in an increasingly interconnected world.

Nikolaus holds an honorary professorship at the University of St. Gallen, where he bridges academic research with real-world strategy. He is also the coauthor of Beyond Great: Nine Strategies for Thriving in an Era of Social Tension, Economic Nationalism, and Technological Revolution (PublicAffairs, 2020), a book that provides strategic insights for businesses facing geopolitical and technological disruption.

He is a frequent speaker on these topics speaking at events such as The Economist in addition to C-suite events of Fortune 500 clients. His work has been published in leading publications including The World Economic Forum and Harvard Business Review, among others.