Beyond the Bio

Stef Chavin, VP of recruiting in our Chicago office, spent her career at Bain pursuing her passions. She discusses some important pieces of her journey including utilizing our flexible working model, her entrepreneurship within the firm, and most recently, planning a successful virtual Summer Associate intern program.

Courtney della Cava, a partner in our San Francisco office, has returned to Bain twice after taking on exciting roles at various companies. She discusses what it’s like being a ‘boomerang Bainie,’ her role within the Bain Career Advisory and Bain Executive Network, and how we’re committed to helping our people succeed both inside and outside the firm.

Sharad Apte, a partner in our Bangkok office, started in the consulting industry as a receptionist and followed his passion to where he is today. He discusses the benefits of his non-business background, building his own Bain, and the big role Bain’s True North value system has played in both his personal and professional life.

Jen Hayes, a partner in our Atlanta office, is passionate about championing women to grow and thrive in the workplace. She discusses her work leading the Global Women's Leadership Council and the important gender parity research she’s done around what inspires women to reach for the C-suite.

Dan Kuzmic, a partner in our Stockholm office, explains the importance of calculated risk taking and bold decision making, even in times of uncertainty. He discusses his background in the military and Bain’s recent acquisition of Qvartz, a Nordic-based consulting firm, which merged with our firm in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sarah Dey Burton, a leader in our digital delivery practice in our San Francisco office, discusses her previous career at Gap Inc., leading Bain's Advanced Digital and Product Team, and how her team delivers a new kind of value to Bain's client results stories. 

Alex Noether, an expert associate partner in our New York office, discusses a few things he's passionate about: our Blacks at Bain network, his tattoos, and Bain's efforts to address unconscious bias in the workplace.

Miguel Simoes-deMelo, a senior partner in our London office, has worked in all three Bain regions and played a critical role in the success story of several global transformation projects. Miguel goes into detail on his globetrotting career, what it's like to spearhead a transformation, and how it's okay to not know your 'five-year plan'.

Sanjay Dhiri, a partner in our London office, began his career doing important humanitarian and development work around the world. As he transitioned into consulting a few years later, he realized that a career at Bain meant the ability to keep his hand in his previous career through pro bono and volunteer work. 

Sam Rovit, a partner in our Chicago office, is back at Bain for the third time after a successful career running multiple food business. Sam discusses his early days in journalism and reporting, the capabilities he developed at Bain that still play a monumental role today, and how he has leveraged our toolkit for growth outside the firm.