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Johan Öberg is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Principal Investors & Private Equity practice and global leadership team. He leads the firm’s tech capital work globally, supporting tech and growth investors in investment strategies, due diligence, and portfolio value creations. He is also a core member of the firm’s Global Advantage and Health Care practices.

Since joining BCG in 2000, Johan has worked in a variety of industries in the Nordics and throughout Europe, as well as in the US and Asia. He has specific experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, INSEAD
  • BA, business economics, Uppsala University and California State University

Publications and Videos

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Private Equity Adapts to the New Normal in Geopolitics and Trade

To stay competitive in today’s world of unexpected global events and evolving policies, investors need to understand their exposure to risk.
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Toward Open Strategic Autonomy

European leaders must adapt to an increasingly uncertain world, as trade flows and growth levels in 2032 will look very different compared to the past.
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The State of European Angel Investing

Discover the key factors driving the growth of European angel investing in the startup ecosystem that bolster the potential for innovation. Read more.
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What PE Needs to Know About Geopolitics and Tech

Supply chain disruptions. Cybersecurity. Trade wars. New taxes. The global geopolitical landscape is getting far trickier for technology investors. Here’s how they can negotiate it.
Meet the Growth Tech 100

Meet the Growth Tech 100

As the pandemic hammered economies worldwide, these tech-enabled companies outperformed the market handily. What does their success reveal about future sources of growth and innovation?
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Global Capital Flows in the Postpandemic World

The pandemic has amplified trends that were already underway, but it is also driving radical changes in consumer behavior and other areas that will affect investments in industries.
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How an EU Carbon Border Tax Could Jolt World Trade

Plans to tax CO2 emissions that are attributed to imports would hike costs for EU trade partners and redefine competitive advantage in many industries.
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The Next Leadership Agenda for Private Equity

If the last decade was a golden age for PE, the next one could be more gilded. Funds have the potential to deliver exponential growth—provided firms make the needed strategic and operational changes.
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How Private Equity Can Capture the Upside in a Downturn

During the next slowdown, the smart money will double down on growth, fast-track transformation, and capitalize on attractive, well-priced opportunities.
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Private Equity Is Hot but Not Overheating

Even with capital and competition at all-time highs, growth is possible for PE firms that rethink value creation.
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Capitalizing on the New Golden Age in Private Equity

Nearly ideal market conditions in private equity will not last. Top firms will adapt by improving internal processes, creating better talent strategies, and finding new ways to deliver value.
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As Their Lead Slips, Nordics Look to Revitalize Growth

In the past, these countries have enjoyed levels of success that belie their small size. To keep that going, both government and the private sector need to transform themselves.