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Claudia Newman-Martin is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Public Sector, Social Impact, and Consumer practices. She has significant experience in impact investing, education technology, and economic and workforce development; and focuses on strategy and operational transformation.

Claudia has recently led engagements designing and launching an impact fund, helping a foundation pivot its portfolio post-COVID, and designing economic recovery programs for states. She often works at the intersection of the public and private sectors, designing partnerships that create a quality talent pipeline to fill critical industry labor needs.

Prior to coming to BCG, Claudia co-founded a behavioral economics consulting firm in Nairobi, Kenya; worked as an attorney in Australia; and was a clerk for the Chief Justice of New South Wales.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Master’s in Public Policy, business and government, Harvard University
  • LLB, first class honors, law and political science, Australian National University

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Sir John Monash Scholarship

Publications and Videos

How UNICEF Is Bridging Social Divides with Digital Tools

The learning passport, a UNICEF initiative created in collaboration with Microsoft and BCG, aims to improve learning poverty.

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Global Workers, Local Impact: The Power of Talent Funds

Public talent investment funds come with a clear business case for action: attracting and retaining global top talent generates a substantial return on investment.

Building a Tech-Savvy Workforce in Puerto Rico

The 21st Century Techforce initiative partnered with BCG to build an ecosystem of tech talent to support economic development in Puerto Rico.

Why Student Financing Must Align with Outcomes Hero

Why Student Financing Must Align with Outcomes

As the student debt crisis indicates, current financing models aren’t working for students or institutions. Outcome-aligned financing options offer a promising solution.
Better Climate Financing Depends on Better Data | rectangle

Better Climate Financing Depends on Better Data

A new report by The Rockefeller Foundation and Boston Consulting Group finds that without standardized taxonomies, it can be difficult—if not impossible—for catalytic investors to trace financing flows and pinpoint gaps that they can meaningfully target.
How Higher Ed and Employers Can Partner to Power Talent Pipelines | Rectangle

How Higher Ed and Employers Can Partner to Power Talent Pipelines

Relationships with colleges can help businesses land great talent, but they can be tricky to establish and navigate. Taking seven actions can make them work.