Barbara Cominelli

Our 2025 PE Value Creation Index has a number of interesting findings, amongst them the following: U.S. portfolio company investors still lean on M&A far more than their European peers as a source of value creation. Given Europe’s urgent need to scale up to better compete, this gap may not last. My 30-second clip breaks it down. Check out the full report here: https://bit.ly/3UgwdVp.

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Our latest Global EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey reveals that nine out of ten CEOs are transforming their portfolios – not as a luxury, but as a strategic necessity. In Europe, the signals are clear: • 92% of CEOs are confident in their national outlook, up from 77% in May and now above the global average. • Localization is emerging as a long-term strategy for nearly three quarters of European CEOs. • Geopolitical resilience is top of mind, with 35% citing tensions as a key business risk – and fewer cross-border dependencies enabling faster adaptation. As the pace of change accelerates, leaders must rethink their models, challenge assumptions, and build agility into every layer of their organization. Transformation is no longer optional, it’s imperative. Read the full report – and look out for my upcoming blog on European hot topics. https://lnkd.in/eKfMQT75 #CEOOutlook #EYParthenon #Leadership #Growth

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The McKinsey Quarterly is 60 years old this year. We felt it was important to mark this anniversary with an issure dedicated to the planet. In the "Our future on the planet" edition, Anna Granskog and I explore the critical aspects of this transition. Here are the key takeaways: 🔹The power system must scale at least threefold while reducing emissions in the next 25 years 🔹Different sectors face unique challenges and opportunities, from power generation to the built environment 🔹Addressing environmental challenges beyond carbon, such as water management and nature-based strategies, is crucial for a holistic approach 🔹The private sector is pivotal in driving meaningful sustainability efforts through innovation and investment Full edition here: https://lnkd.in/g-DPJt85

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I've been speaking with many inspiring women leaders at Stratos in London about where European Financial Services could be ten years from now. Watch my three takeaways on what will drive long-term competitiveness.

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A recent BCG article by my colleague Christine Barton reveals that burnout among top executives has reached at time highs, with mounting pressure and an ever-slimmer margin for error. BCG’s latest research shows that the most effective leaders treat sleep as non-negotiable, delegate with precision, carve out time for reflection rather than constant reaction, and build trusted peer networks to share the load. Leadership today demands more than stamina, it demands recovery. Read more here:

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As BCG’s Global People Chair, I can’t help but be excited about the incredible progress our teams at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are making with AI. Nearly 90% of BCGers are now using AI in their work, with half using it habitually. AI is no longer a “nice-to-have” in the workplace, but a core part of how we learn, work, and grow.   In a recent interview with Lakshmi Varanasi at Business Insider, I shared how AI is raising the bar on quality and efficiency, and how the real differentiator remains our people - the judgment, creativity, and insight BCGers bring to every client challenge.   What excites me most is how our people are using AI to reinvest time into higher value activities, from sharper analysis to clearer storytelling. One of the best examples is in performance reviews: our AI tools have cut writing time by 40% and improved quality by 20%, freeing up leaders to focus on coaching and growth. And with BCGers having built more than 32,000 custom GPTs, the most of any OpenAI customer, innovation is now flowing from every corner of the firm.   I’m proud of the progress we’ve made so far with this powerful technology and excited for what’s next. Thank you, Lakshmi, for the opportunity to highlight our journey. To learn more, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eF_Nzhea

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