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Richard Hutchinson leads Boston Consulting Group’s Social Impact (SI) practice globally. 

Since joining BCG in 1993, Rich has largely focused on enhancing marketing, pricing, and commercial capabilities for clients across a range of industries, including health care, industrial goods, consumer goods, travel and tourism, and transportation. 

He also has a long history of deep engagement in BCG’s SI work, including leading BCG’s global partnership with Yunus Social Business. Rich has played a key role driving BCG’s thought leadership across a wide range of SI topics as well, from addressing climate change to eliminating Hepatitis C. 

Throughout his client work, Rich drives bottom-line impact through the creation of new go-to-market strategies, superior execution tactics, and the development of organizational commercial capabilities. 

Passionate about building both BCG and great BCG teams, Rich has held a number of previous leadership positions including global leader of the firm’s Marketing, Sales, and Pricing practice, founder and leader of BCG's Pricing Enablement Center, BCG's global Chief of Staff, and member of both BCG's Operating and Executive Committees.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION


  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BA, Stanford University

HONORS AND AWARDS


  • Harvard Business School Baker scholar, 1997

Publications and Videos

In This Moment, International Cooperation Truly Matters

New global challenges—from AI to climate change to geopolitical tensions—require creative solutions and inspired partnerships, says BCG’s Rich Hutchinson.

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Global Cooperation Is More Critical Than Ever

Forces such as climate change and AI are transforming society and posing new challenges. A new level of international collaboration is required to meet this moment.

Driving Social Impact

Hear from Rich Hutchinson, global leader of our Social Impact practice, about how we’re working with our clients and partners to drive positive societal and planetary impact.

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How Authenticity Unlocks Corporate Impact

To identify how your company can lead authentically on environmental and societal impact, find the intersection of capability, conviction, and opportunity.
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The Sustainable Development Goals Matter More Than Ever

The UN’s SDGs have a targeted completion date of 2030—but achieving them will take more work and greater investment. To accelerate action, governments need to think big, start small, and scale fast.
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Five Ways to Unlock SDG Progress

Time is running out for achieving the SDGs. But action at scale in these critical areas can unlock rapid progress.

Companies Still Need ESG—But They Must Do It Right

BCG’s Rich Hutchinson talks about socially transformative businesses and how they can create competitive advantage while making a positive impact on the world.

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Socially Transformative Business Is Smart Business

Done right, ESG can drive positive social impact that reinforces a business’s competitive advantage and contributes to a better world.
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The Sustainability Imperative in Emerging Markets

Companies that meet ESG challenges in emerging markets find that being a sustainability leader unlocks growth opportunities.
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A Just Energy Transition Takes an Ecosystem

As energy companies transition to a green economy, the livelihoods of millions of people working in carbon-intensive industries will be affected. Here’s how to make sure no one gets left behind.
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From Compliance to Courage in ESG

Companies that view environmental, social, and governance initiatives as an exercise in compliance, rather than a source of competitive advantage, are leaving substantial value on the table.
The Five Digital Building Blocks of a Corporate Sustainability Agenda

The Five Digital Building Blocks of a Corporate Sustainability Agenda

Achieving ESG goals and building sustainability as a competitive advantage requires integrating technology and data from the beginning.