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Sebastian Ullrich is a core member of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice at Boston Consulting Group, with a strong focus on the telecommunications industry, and in particular, B2B growth, large-scale transformation, infrastructure optimization, and sustainability. He has special expertise in organizational transformation topics within TMT, as well as across industries.

Furthermore, at BCG, Sebastian is the Central Europe lead for the Future of Work and a co-lead for GenAI in people and organization. In that role, Sebastian is working on optimizing all parts of the HR value chain to “make work work” for offices, but also for deskless workers. On top of that, Sebastian developed topic expertise in strategic workforce and skill planning where he ran over 20 projects for clients in Europe, Africa, the US, and globally.

Besides his client work, Sebastian also leads the diversity initiative “First Generation” in Central Europe which focuses on the integration, development, and recognition of employees who are the first in their family to earn an academic degree.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, Business Administration, Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer
  • Masters in International Business, University of Newcastle
  • BA, economics, Universität Siegen

Publications and Videos

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Facing Deskless Labor Shortage with Technology

Understanding the impact of labor shortages on deskless workers and the role of technology in addressing these challenges.
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Telcos Show Modest Gains in Curbing Emissions and Helping Customers Curb Theirs

This year’s Telco Sustainability Index shows that the industry is making progress toward achieving its environmental sustainability goals—and helping customers reach their own.
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The Future of Work Revolves Around Talent

BCG’s latest global employer survey reveals that finding and keeping employees are among the top reasons that organizations are supporting new workforce initiatives.
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The Race for Tech Talent Hasn’t Stopped

Despite tech industry layoffs, people with AI and other in-demand skills remain hard to find. Here’s how employers outside the tech sector can attract them.
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Das schlummernde Potenzial der „First-Generation Professionals“

Erstakademiker:innen sind stärker intrinsisch motiviert und loyaler - doch viele Unternehmen unterschätzen ihr Potenzial.
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How Tech and Telecom Can Create a Triple Win in Green

The information and communications technology (ICT) sector can help its customers reach their sustainability goals by providing the technologies and connectivity needed to improve efficiency, reduce energy use, and raise productivity.
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Making Work Work Better for Deskless Workers

Unmet emotional needs top other reasons why people in location-dependent jobs would leave—needs that employers must address if they are to retain top talent.
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The Employer’s Report Card on the Future of Work

Senior executives say that their organizations still have a long way to go in improving the future-of-work experience for employees, especially for deskless workers.
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How Telcos Can Put Their Sustainability Promises into Practice

Telecom providers face mounting pressure to improve their environmental sustainability, but they’ve been slow to respond. It’s time to take action.
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Why Deskless Workers Are Leaving—and How to Win Them Back

They’ve been called heroes during the pandemic, but many of these workers aren’t satisfied with their jobs. Here’s what leaders can do to change that.
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Say Goodbye to Copper Telecom Networks

In an age of always-on connectivity, copper is giving way to fiber. Companies must forge a phaseout strategy that maintains their customer base and growth prospects.
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Putting Sustainability at the Top of the Telco Agenda

A jump in global data usage, propelled by the COVID pandemic, is drawing attention to the sector’s CO2 emissions, making environmental impact a new strategic imperative.