Bob Willen

Bob Willen currently serves as the firm’s 10th global managing partner and chairman. As chair for Kearney’s Middle East and Africa region from 2015 to 2024, he sustained growth in the MEA region, led the firm’s strategic growth initiative, and spearheaded the acquisition of top Middle East transformation specialist MSE to better support Kearney's clients in end-to-end transformation initiatives.

He has more than 25 years of consulting experience leading strategic and organizational transformations for large commercial and government clients globally and previously headed Kearney’s global aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, and infrastructure practices. He is co-author of Rebuilding the Corporate Genome, which explores how companies can gain advantage from the breakdown and reconfiguration of value chains.

Bob is also a former US soccer goalkeeper, and teamwork has always been important to him.

“I love to face challenges together with clients and help them make a real difference. However, you must earn the right to share your perspective, and that means gaining the knowledge and insight needed. I’m always learning.”