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Tian Feng is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Industrial Goods and Climate & Sustainability practices focused on the intersection of industrial goods, digital, and sustainability. She was previously an ambassador to the BCG Henderson Institute studying how companies can participate in the data economy, and how to address large-scale societal problems such as climate change through enterprise data sharing. She joined the Boston office in 2018.

Tian has supported international clients on projects covering strategy, operations, and green growth. Her clients have spanned the materials, manufacturing, logistics, and retail industries.

Prior to joining BCG, she worked in finance and the public sectors with Morgan Stanley and the World Food Programme.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • JD, Harvard Law School
  • AB, economics, Harvard College

Publications and Videos

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Circularity’s Time Has Come

Each year, we throw away nearly $200 billion of material that could be recycled. But companies can flip the script.
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Don’t Throw Away the Opportunity in E-Waste

There are substantial returns to gained for those prepared to think beyond linear supply chains.

How American Tire Distributors Pioneered Sustainability Through Circularity

North America's largest tire distributor aimed to stop the wasteful disposal of used tires—and became a transformative model of circularity. Hear from ATD leaders about their partnership with BCG.

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Distributors Are at the Center of Circular Solutions

The companies that connect manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in multiple sectors are in an unmatched position to advance and implement circular solutions for end-of-life products.
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Making Technology Transformation Competitively Relevant

Realizing the digital promise and gaining a sustainable advantage take much more than investments in technology. Companies need to expand their perception to discover hidden relationships.
The New Tech Tools in Data Sharing

The New Tech Tools in Data Sharing

A complex marketplace is taking shape. Corporate management teams with data-sharing interests need to get up to speed.
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Where Is Data Sharing Headed?

Companies thinking about participating in data ecosystems need to consider the opportunities and risks that the various models present.
Sharing Data to Address Our Biggest Societal Challenges

Sharing Data to Address Our Biggest Societal Challenges

Participating in data ecosystems can be a critical part of a company’s comprehensive total societal impact strategy and a foundation for sustainable business model innovation.
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Europe Needs a Smarter, Simpler Data Strategy

The new European Data Governance Act is a good first step, but there’s room for complementary initiatives.
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Simple Governance for Data Ecosystems

If companies are not willing to share their data, ecosystems die on the vine.
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How Far Can Your Data Go?

How should companies think about use cases that are distant, unknown, or do not yet exist?
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What B2B Can Learn from B2C About Data Privacy and Sharing

B2B companies need a plan for IoT and other enterprise data privacy.