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Alexander Roos is the global leader of Boston Consulting Group’s Center for CFO Excellence and a member of the Industrial Goods practice.

Since joining BCG in 1998, Alexander’s client work has included global corporations—as well as international private-equity investors and sovereign wealth funds—covering a wide range of industries.

Alexander has extensive experience supporting global portfolio and strategy reviews, developing and implementing acquisition strategies and divestiture programs, structuring and managing turnaround processes and performance improvements, and organizing investor management and capital market studies.

Prior to joining BCG, Alexander held positions in consulting, financial advisory services, and corporate controlling in Europe and North America.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, University of Connecticut
  • MA, University of Stuttgart

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Outstanding Finance MBA award

Publications and Videos

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Five Ways to Make Your Annual Planning and Budgeting Process Worth the Effort

Focus less on rigid details and more on flexible, tech-powered planning.

Full-Suite Finance Transformation

Finance transformation is essential to keep up and it’s time to embrace all the new possibilities. Here’s how tailored solutions can help CFOs navigate changes, both now and in the future.

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The Art of Reporting: How to Take a Quantum Leap

Companies are extending the art of what’s possible by achieving a quantum leap in reporting via systematic reframing and approaching reporting from new perspectives.
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The 2024 Value Creators Rankings: Even a Historic Bull Market Comes with Challenges

Lifted by last year’s strong capital markets, the average annual total shareholder return surged across the companies in BCG’s Value Creators database.
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Get Ready for Nature-Related Disclosures

Companies will soon need to comprehensively report on their impact and dependence on nature.
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The Art of Capital Allocation

To help companies satisfy growth-minded investors, we outline best practices for the basic disciplines of capital allocation—strategic budgeting, project selection, and investment governance.
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Generative AI in the Finance Function of the Future

Now is the time for CFOs to learn about the most impactful applications of generative AI and prepare to capitalize on emerging capabilities.
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The Finance Function Needs a Talent Upgrade

The mandate for finance is evolving from simple bookkeeping to serving as a trusted business partner. To succeed, CFOs must develop their current workforce and recruit talent from new sources.
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The 2023 Value Creators Rankings: What Perennial Top Performers Are Doing Right

Our 25-year retrospective finds that long-term value creators excel by driving growth through innovation, differentiation, and self-disruption.

Understanding the CEO’s Dilemma

BCG’s Alexander Roos explores how leaders who assess precisely where their companies stand today—financially, operationally, and within their market context—position themselves to make the right moves and emerge stronger tomorrow.

Scenario Planning for Resilience in Business

Nothing is as costly for businesses as inaction. The right approach to scenario planning can put you on the path to resilience in business.

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A Resilient Balance Sheet Pays Off in Uncertain Times

Companies can gain breathing room to operate under stressful conditions; withstand the scrutiny of shareholders, creditors, and regulators; and pursue market opportunities.