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Jan Friese is a core member of The Boston Consulting Group’s Industrial Goods and Corporate Development practices. He is also a member of BCG's Center for Digital in Industrials.

Since joining BCG in 2003, Jan has worked extensively with clients in the chemicals sector. He led several digital transformation projects and helped chemical clients develop new digital business models. In addition, he focuses his work on portfolio strategy, marketing and sales, merger management and organizational transformation topics. His engagements have covered operational improvement and commercial excellence programs, and he has supported numerous due diligence projects and transactions in specialty chemicals.

Among his client projects, Jan has led a digital transformation for a global specialty chemical player, several postmerger integrations for specialty chemical companies and multiple organizational transformations in different chemical segments. In addition to his client work, he has authored a number of publications, both for BCG and industry organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Diploma, chemistry, University of Münster
  • PhD, synthetic organic chemistry, Westfälische Wilhelms Universtät Münster
  • Postdoctoral stay at the Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla

Publications and Videos

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The Lowest-Cost Path to Net Zero

By applying levers that reduce both carbon emissions and costs, industrial companies can generate savings to invest in further decarbonization initiatives.
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The Digital Frontier in Chemical Distribution Networks

Companies that rethink and reform their outbound distribution networks gain new sources of revenues, greater sustainability, a more resilient supply chain, and significant competitive advantages over slower-moving rivals.
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Can Industrial Companies Fix Their AI Engines?

In recent years, the industry has dabbled in artificial intelligence applications, with disappointing results. But as companies look to the postpandemic future, AI’s time has arrived.
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The Supply Chain Difference in Chemicals

Leading chemical companies are generating substantial benefits—including increased growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction—from supply chain excellence and a strong customer orientation.
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How 20 Years Have Transformed the Chemical Industry

Western chemical companies are starting to produce the industry’s best shareholder returns thanks to feedstock advantages in North America and significantly improved operating performance in Europe.
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The 2012 Chemical Industry Value Creators Report

In its first-ever Value Creators report on the chemical industry, BCG dissects the sources of—and prospects for—value creation in five key industry subsectors.