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Val Elbert is a core member of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice at The Boston Consulting Group and leads that practice’s global commercial topic in M&A strategy and post-merger integration. He works with leading telecom and technology companies on growth strategy in fixed and mobile telecommunications, deep operational improvements, organizational transformation and change management, and client enablement. Val is in charge of BCG’s relationship with a major telecommunications company. He has also worked with many BCG clients on commercial excellence in consumer products, including CRM, cross-sell, and digital.

Prior to joining the firm, Val headed the launches of several innovative products at Verizon Communications as a Director in the Product Design and Development Group. Val holds two patents for products he developed while at Verizon.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Columbia University Business School
  • Masters of Engineering, Cornell University
  • BS, Computer Science, summa cum laude, Cornell University

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Eli Ginzberg Memorial Prize in Economics, Columbia University

Publications and Videos

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The 2024 TMT Value Creators Report: A Resurgent Sector Looks to Its AI-Powered Future

Value creation is back in fashion at TMT companies, with $15 trillion created over the past five years. AI is already making an impact.

SMBs Need a Digital Champion

Small and midsized businesses are looking to leapfrog slower rivals as they undertake a digital transformation. Verizon’s Aparna Khurjekar and BCG’s Val Elbert discuss how larger companies can support SMBs' digital journey by providing a managed, best-of-breed solution.

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The 2024 Telco Value Creators Report: A New Formula for Success

Telcos’ five-year performance record in terms of total shareholder return and value creation is below average—but an analysis of the top-ranked players shows how companies can overcome the industry’s challenges.
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Accelerating the 5G Economy in the US

By adding spectrum capacity, fostering innovation, and upgrading its workforce, the US can strengthen its lead in mobile communications—and increase its economic growth by more than $1.4 trillion by 2030.
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Bright Spots for Telcos in a Downturn

In a rough year for markets, telecom operators held up comparatively well, despite continuing to face some fundamental challenges, while infrastructure companies cooled considerably.
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What Five Trends Mean for Telcos

To succeed, telcos will have to navigate a series of shocks and trends that will force them to revisit their traditional strategic approaches.
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Attracting Wireless Customers Who Are Ready for a Change

A new Google-BCG survey reveals how carriers can capture a larger share of the valuable switchers market.
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Building the US 5G Economy

To unlock the full potential of next-generation mobile networks to drive the country’s growth, policymakers should focus on five key success factors.
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Telecoms Tackle COVID-19: Keeping the World Connected

With the rapid spread of coronavirus effectively cutting off face-to-face interactions in an abrupt and uncharted fashion, reliable telecommunications connectivity suddenly took center stage.
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Television’s $30 Billion Battlefield

The strategic choices facing studios, networks, and operators have never loomed larger.