Towards the end of my education it became clear to me that management consulting could be offering the combination of constant challenges, skilled and driven colleagues and variety that I was looking for. So, when the opportunity of an internship with Arthur D. Little arose, I didn’t hesitate. The four months as intern at Arthur D. Little’s Stockholm office convinced me that Arthur D. Little offered what I was looking for and much more. Arthur D. Little is a top-tier management consulting firm with a very strong position in the Nordics and, importantly, I really liked my new colleagues.

I joined the company as soon as I had finished my degree in Industrial Engineering and Management at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg and at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The work as Business Analyst has since let me accelerate the already steep development curve I experienced during my studies. Clients, industries and tasks change from project to project, pushing me to constantly learn and develop.

Knowledge and experience does not only come from client projects but also from managing internal work. I’m now, amongst other, responsible for Arthur D. Little’s female recruitment in the Nordics, which is both fun and central to the company’s success. For me it is only natural to promote Arthur D. Little among female students and young professionals – I can’t think of a better way to start a career than at Arthur D. Little!

I joined Arthur D. Little after having completed a Master of Science in Accounting and Managerial Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics, including an exchange semester at the National University of Singapore. During my studies I also conducted an internship at the Embassy of Sweden in Manila, dealing with export promotion and macro economical analysis. I applied to Arthur D. Little since my aim was to work for a top tier consulting firm upon graduation. I choose to accept the offer from Arthur D. Little mainly because I was so impressed by the people I met during the recruitment process, they where ambitious, intelligent and extremely qualified, and I felt that I could learn a lot from them.

I am a member of the Health Care industry practice which helps medical technology, biopharmaceutical, and associate businesses handle various challenges often under demanding conditions, dealing with both public and private clients. As a new employee at Arthur D. Little I have had the opportunity to take part in casework from the very start. The projects I have participated in have enabled me to use and develop the wide range of skills and experiences that I have previously gathered from school and other experiences.

The work as a Business Analyst at Arthur D. Little is truly challenging and highly rewarding. The best thing about Arthur D. Little is the positive and prestige less spirit that is present throughout the company. I am constantly surrounded by smart and experienced colleagues who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences. In addition to that they are all great co-workers and good friends!

After having completed a Master of Science in Industrial engineering and Management at Chalmers, I joined Arthur D. Little in Gothenburg in 1999.

Since my start at Arthur D. Little I have primarily focused on Technology and Innovation Management issues, but I have also gained extensive experience from other functional areas such as Performance Improvement and Strategy & Organization. The “TIM” practice at Arthur D. Little helps companies with Technology and Innovation related issues such as identifying root causes to current inefficiencies, defining and implementing product portfolio strategies and technology strategies, product planning, project and resource management, R&D organizational footprint and governance, and idea management. I have been involved in projects covering the majority of these areas in various industries, which has made my work varied and truly stimulating. Besides project work I am also a member of the “TIM” practice’ global leadership team with responsibility of knowledge management. I see this diversity as one of the foremost advantages of consulting.

As a Senior Manager at Arthur D. Little, I spend a lot of time ensuring that we are meeting the client’s expectations during the cases, which means frequent communication with the client and also being responsible for case management. This responsibility helps me grow as a professional and it is an important contributor to why I enjoy my work. Furthermore, the atmosphere at Arthur D. Little is informal and the organizational structure is flat, which makes it easy to have good relationships, both professionally and socially, with all employees.