Beyond the Bio

Keith Bevans, a partner in our Chicago office, EVP of Global Consultant Recruiting, and the host of Beyond the Bio, is shifting interview seats and finally sharing his journey to Bain. Join us as he talks about how his exposure to electronics at a young age led to a career of following passions, embracing unexpected opportunities, transforming Bain recruiting, and the importance of taking a well-deserved break.

If you'd like to keep up with Keith during his time away from Bain, be sure to follow his travels on KBevPhoto.com and @KBevPhoto on Instagram. Be sure to also subscribe and listen to his new podcast, My Home is Special.

On September 27, 2023, we sat down with Anne-Laure Malauzat, a partner in our Dubai office, to hear the story you won't find in her bio. Interested in social impact work, she was inspired by a Bain consultant to join the Dubai office while at Georgetown. In addition to her client work, Anne serves as the Chief DEI Officer for the Middle East focusing on gender equity in the GCC, and has recently released a report, "Advancing Gender Equity in the Middle East Workforce." Learn about Anne’s journey and gain insights into how her worldview supports our work and DEI efforts.

Miles Cook, a partner in our Atlanta office, has had many leadership roles since joining in 1986 including helping establish and later becoming head of the Atlanta office. In addition to serving our clients, he sits as Chairman of the Investment Committee for Bain’s Future Back Ventures, our alumni venture fund that offers financial and non-financial support to Bainies who’ve started businesses. Listen as Miles shares his remarkable Bain journey spanning from the late 80s to the present and how the firm is supporting our alumni community through Future Back Ventures.

Jen Andrasko served as a U.S. Navy pilot for almost a decade before embarking on her Bain journey. Joining as a consultant in our Atlanta office after earning her MBA from Darden, Jen would later leave the firm to lead the University of Virginia’s Alumni Association before returning to Bain to lead our Advisor Network and Global Alumni Network. Hear Jen’s captivating career story and learn why Jen and Bain are passionate about community and staying connected with our alumni.

Sharad Apte, a partner in our Bangkok office, chairman of Bain Thailand, and APAC regional recruiting lead, started in the consulting industry as a receptionist and followed his passion to where he is today. In this re-released episode, 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.

Hernan Saenz, a partner in our Dallas office and founder of our Familia at Bain affinity group, is an advocate for taking the non-linear path and pursuing opportunities that will help you grow and give you energy. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this re-released episode shares not only Hernan’s journey to Bain, but how the firm supports professionals with Hispanic, Latino/a/x, Chicano/a or Latin American heritage or interests. Hear Hernan’s story and learn more about our Familia at Bain affinity group.

Interested in learning about Familia and our other affinity groups at Bain? Be sure to learn more on our website: https://www.bain.com/careers/life-at-bain/affinity-groups/

Ramesh Razdan, Bain's Global Chief Technology and Information Officer, had an extensive career leading roles in technology before joining Bain in 2019 to shape and transform our technological capabilities. In this episode of Beyond the Bio, Ramesh shares his insights on our remarkable growth in digital transformation, our top priorities in innovation, and how we ensure every member at Bain has the necessary tech support to scale business operations.

Satish Shankar, our Asia-Pacific Regional Managing Partner, pursued a chemical engineering career before transitioning to business and earning his MBA. After initially hiring a Bain team while working at an airline in Indonesia, he was invited to join the firm where he would later become Southeast Asia’s managing partner. Satish now leads our business in the Asia-Pacific region where he focuses on our top priorities for this region. Listen to Satish’s journey to the firm and learn Bain’s target business priorities in APAC.

Betsy Peretti, an expert partner in our San Francisco office and one of the founders of our Innovation and Design capability, developed a passion for business at an early age thanks to watching her father run a casino hotel. Her journey has taken her to Bain and beyond before boomeranging back to the firm. Two months after returning to Bain, her life took an unexpected turn when she suffered a traumatic brain injury that caused her executive function skills to severely suffer. Betsy shares how Bain was incredibly supportive throughout her recovery and allowed her to return to work when ready. Listen to Betsy’s inspiring story and hear how she uses profound empathy in problem-solving to not only impact the firm, but Bainies worldwide.

Mike Garstka, a partner in our London office and former managing partner of our UK and Ireland offices, is passionate about apprenticeship and being a servant leader. From serving six years in the Air Force to globetrotting throughout his career at Bain, Mike advocates for training the next generation of leaders to help keep Bain thriving. Listen to Mike’s journey to Bain, why servant leadership is so important to him, and how these opportunities support our firm.