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Aakash Arora is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Automotive practice area and the Automotive & Mobility sector. He is the global topic leader for electric vehicles for the firm, and the North America lead for BCG’s Center for Digital in Automotive. Aakash also serves as CDC advisor and leader of alumni relations in the Detroit office. 

Aakash has worked with OEMs and suppliers for both passenger and commercial vehicles, and is experienced in active safety, autonomous driving, connected car, data monetization, and mobility business models. In addition, he has extensive experience in automotive operations with project experience in sales and marketing, sourcing, and engineering. He has worked with corporate and private equity clients on many due diligence projects. 

Before joining the firm, Aakash worked at Continental Automotive, Motorola Automotive, and Siemens Automotive, in various software engineering and BU strategy roles.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, honors, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
  • MS, computer engineering, Wayne State University
  • BE, First Class, mechanical engineering, Panjab University

Publications and Videos

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As Auto Software Revs Up, Suppliers Need to Switch Gears

A new tech stack is taking shape in the auto industry. Tier one suppliers that are still trying to determine where to play risk being crowded out.
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Can OEMs Catch the Next Wave of EV Adopters?

More than two-thirds of US consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle. Can OEMs meet their price and performance needs while still making a profit?
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A Tale of Two Tomorrows in EV Sales

Sales growth of electric vehicles is steady—and new policies should drive further demand and investment. Yet negative signals suggest challenges ahead.
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The Big Squeeze in Freight Transportation

To counter sinking revenue and rising costs, trucking industry players are reevaluating their customer contracts and employee value proposition as they plan far-reaching operational changes.
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Rewiring the Auto Industry for the Electric, Connected Future

Every automaker is preparing for the full transformation to electric, connected cars. Are their operating models, talent pools, ways of working, and corporate culture ready?
Will Connected Cars be a Boon or Bust for the Automotive Aftermarket Hero

Will Connected Cars Be a Boon or Bust for the Automotive Aftermarket?

The next generation of vehicles will increasingly be defined by their software. The implications for every player in the auto value chain are enormous.
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How Lithium Batteries Can Power the US Economy

Industry alone can’t solve the challenges. US government action is needed as well.
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It’s Time for the Auto Industry to Reset Expectations

Automotive companies must be realistic about the current environment—and ready to make the necessary moves to stay competitive in the future.
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Tracking the Next Phase of the Automotive Semiconductor Shortage

The nature of the chip shortages—and the device types affected—will change over time, requiring automakers to actively manage risks as the situation evolves.
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Electric Cars Are Finding Their Next Gear

EV adoption is shifting into overdrive—generating fresh challenges for automakers and fueling creative solutions.
Shifting Gears in Auto Manufacturing

電動化に伴う自動車生産のパラダイムシフト

ICEVからBEVへの転換は、自動車メーカーやサプライヤーの経営、そして自動車産業の雇用形態に影響を与えます。BCGは、特に労働力のシフトに焦点を当てながら、エレクトロモビリティが自動車生産にもたらす変化を考察しました。
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电动汽车时代，翘首以待

未来十年，大多数国家将快速从燃油汽车时代，过渡到电动汽车时代。从燃油车时代到电动汽车时代的转变将代表着快速变化。但从环境需求的角度来看，电动汽车时代的到来还不够快。