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Clark O'Niell is the global lead for AI, infrastructure, and cyber for Boston Consulting Group's Principal Investors & Private Equity practice. He is also a core member of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice at BCG. He joined the firm in November 2020 bringing extensive technology, strategy and investing experience serving both private equity and corporate clients.

Clark is an expert in infrastructure and cyber security, having worked with clients on R&D, sales and marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, strategic planning, portfolio strategy, digital transformation, and M&A.

Prior to joining BCG, Clark was a Partner with EY-Parthenon and held corporate strategy and M&A roles with EMC and Bain & Company. He began his career as a technologist at IBM and holds nine patents in semiconductor design.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BSE, biomedical engineering electrical engineering, Duke University

Publications and Videos

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What Cybersecurity Leaders Get Right

Cyber threats are increasing in severity, frequency, and creativity. New research shows how CISOs are shoring up their defenses—and where they need to redouble their efforts.
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IT Spending Pulse: As GenAI Investment Grows, Other IT Projects Get Squeezed

GenAI investment is expected to grow 30% in 2024, with ROI over the next three years likely three-times higher than companies making little such investment.

Cost Is a Core Priority for CIOs

CIOs have to balance the competing imperatives of growth and cost, including IT spending in core areas such as AI and security, says BCG’s Clark O’Niell.

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BCG’s Annual Cybersecurity Survey 2023: As Budgets Get Tighter, Cybersecurity Must Get Smarter

A survey of chief information security officers reveals how advanced companies gain cyber maturity and what best practices they use to prepare for emerging threats in economically uncertain times.
IT Spending Pulse #4: Buyers Are Still Spending—Cautiously | Rectangle

IT Spending Pulse #4: Buyers Are Still Spending—Cautiously

Our fourth survey reveals that IT buyers won’t stop funding long-term strategic priorities—especially digital transformation—despite some concerns about a potential downturn.
Solving Sofware's R&D Conundrum

Solving Software’s R&D Conundrum

Smaller software companies tend to outperform their larger competitors in returns from R&D investments. How can software companies ensure the scaling of R&D even as they grow?
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IT Spending Pulse #3: Expanding the Strategic Agenda

Our third survey suggests that IT buyers are moving away from investing in remote work to focus on other critical initiatives, such as risk management and digital transformation.