As a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Industrial Goods and Consumer practices, Christopher Spafford works with the world's leading airlines, operators, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), MROs (maintenance, repair, and overhaul), and financial sponsors in defining and executing their aftermarket strategies, enhancing their operations and cost positions, implementing digital solutions, and developing customer programs.

Chris is a specialist in corporate growth, M&A, restructuring, and operational transformation, with a focus on the aviation and aerospace aftermarket/MRO sector. Recently, Chris’s client work has been mainly in M&A activity, portfolio definition, business improvement, and post-transaction value creation. Before joining the firm, Chris led the aerospace group at Oliver Wyman. He is a frequent industry speaker and author within the MRO industry, and is active in trade associations that drive innovation within the sector.

EDUCATION

  • MBA, University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Manitoba