10 Facts About Rich Lesser

Richard Lesser was born on 1962 and is an American businessman who has been the chair of American management consultancy Boston Consulting Group since 2021.

Rich Lesser was the head of the New York Metro office system from 2000 to 2009, and as BCG's chairman for North and South America from 2009 to 2012.

Rich Lesser was elected to the firm's executive committee in 2006.

Rich Lesser oversaw the launch of the Southern Communities Initiative, a partnership between BCG, PayPal, and Vista Equity Partners to help advance racial equity.

In 2021, Rich Lesser was named the Top CEO in America by Glassdoor.

Rich Lesser is chief advisor to the World Economic Forum's Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

Rich Lesser previously was a member of the WEF's International Business Council and on the Board of Directors of the Business Roundtable, including chair of the CEO COVID-19 Task Force.

Rich Lesser accelerated BCG's strong investments in social impact through its many partnerships, including the World Food Programme, Save the Children, and the World Wildlife Fund.

In December 2016, Rich Lesser joined a business forum assembled by then president-elect Donald Trump to provide strategic and policy advice on economic issues.

Rich Lesser is a member of the President's Export Council.