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Vincent Chin (Global Vice Chair – Public Sector Practice) outlines three steps to recover economic growth and generate employment opportunities.

Vincent Chin is the vice chair of Boston Consulting Group’s Public Sector practice globally and he also leads the firm’s Social Impact practice in Asia Pacific. Armed with a computer science degree and an advanced business degree, Vincent began his career at two global companies at the forefront of the airlines and technology industries. At BCG, Vincent helps clients in both the public and private sectors to sharpen and sustain their competitive edge. 

In the public sector, Vincent has led numerous assignments, particularly in the economic and social development of countries, including work with their sovereign wealth funds. Vincent helps clients enact nationwide transformation programs that deliver greater wealth and well-being to their citizens. 

In the private sector, Vincent specializes in large-scale transformation and business model innovation. He has helped design and build breakthrough joint ventures, new low-cost models, and digital businesses. 

Previously, Vincent was the global leader of BCG’s Public Sector practice, prior to that he led BCG’s business in Southeast Asia. He currently sits on several not-for-profit boards across the ASEAN region.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION


  • MBA, University of Edinburgh
  • BA, National University of Singapore

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Featured on The Top 50 Government Consultants of 2021 by The Consulting Report
  • ASEAN Scholarship, awarded by the Singapore government

Publications and Videos

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The Sustainable Development Goals Matter More Than Ever

The UN’s SDGs have a targeted completion date of 2030—but achieving them will take more work and greater investment. To accelerate action, governments need to think big, start small, and scale fast.

National Progress on Global Ambitions

Vincent Chin explains why country-level governments are best positioned to help the world reach the UN's Sustainable Development Goals—and how to realize these ambitions.

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A New Approach to Strategy for Government Agencies

Public agencies must go beyond strategy as planning, choose their strategic approaches based on their environment, and use strategy to bridge policy and implementation.
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Socially Transformative Business Is Smart Business

Done right, ESG can drive positive social impact that reinforces a business’s competitive advantage and contributes to a better world.
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Crafting a Value Proposition for National Growth

An economic value proposition can help governments attract talent and investment. To get started, focus on a few critical priorities—and build on your strengths.
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To Transform Economies, Promote Specialization

Catalytic specialization areas (CSAs) can jump-start and diversify an economy by tapping into current trends—enabling rapid commercial growth with relatively low investment.
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How to Ensure a Just Transition

The green revolution is taking off, but the transition must be managed thoughtfully to be as fair and inclusive as possible. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get it right.
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Securing Our Future: Net Zero Pathways for Malaysia

Climate change is no longer a distant concept. If we carry on our current emissions trajectory, we risk setting off irreversible and catastrophic climate tipping points. Altering this trajectory requires nothing short of a large-scale transformation of the global economy.
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As Supply Chains Localize, Industrial Policy Springs Back

The right design can generate substantial rewards, but intervention also poses big risks for policymakers.
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Governments Should Think Big, Act Fast, and Start Small to Solve Tough Problems

When addressing critical issues such as nutrition access, clean water, and the digital divide, multilateral solutions aren’t the only answer.
How Nations Can Cultivate Beyond-Great Companies

How Nations Can Cultivate Beyond-Great Companies

By attracting leading-edge organizations and helping them grow, governments can develop economies that thrive in an era of geopolitical, technological, and social change.
What Governments Can Do to Curb Inequality

What Governments Can Do to Curb Inequality

Inequality is a complex challenge. To tackle it, governments should not only provide safety nets for citizens but also create trampolines that help them advance.