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Jacopo Brunelli is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Operations practice. He is a recognized operations expert with particular expertise in industrial goods. Under his leadership as Operations regional practice area leader from 2019 to 2021, the firm’s business in the Central Europe and Middle East region grew by 30%. Since joining BCG in 2012, Jacopo has driven performance improvement in cost optimization, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering in many industries around the world, including automotive, rail, aerospace, shipbuilding, and machinery and equipment.

Jacopo is also the East Mediterranean and Caspian region functional practice areas and alternative business models Chair for the firm. In 2023, he was appointed global leader for the End-to-End Operations & Cost Excellence business line.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of engineering, Politecnico di Milano
  • Mechanical engineering degree, Technical University of Braunschweig

Publications and Videos

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Achieving Cost Excellence in Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa

BCG research reveals what sets a select group of leaders apart. Here's how to join them.
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Conquering the Cost Challenge in Europe

BCG’s Jacopo Brunelli explains why cost is top of mind for the region’s leaders today and the steps they can take to unlock the greatest amount of value.

Optimizing Costs Without Compromising Competitiveness

Discover how companies can balance cost-saving and long-term growth with Jacopo Brunelli's insights.

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Cost Transformations in Turbulent Times

Most company efforts to reduce expenses fail. Four challenges block the way: two reflecting what costs get cut, and two related to how value is delivered.
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Boosting Productivity in Construction with Digital and Lean

Worksite productivity is still stuck at 1990s-era levels. Applying new technologies and lean principles at the bottom of the organization can boost output dramatically.
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Five Lessons from the Frontlines of Industry 4.0

The experience of frontrunners suggests some imperatives for designing and implementing a successful transformation.