Beyond the Bio Podcast
Simran Ahuja and Taylor Williams took two very different paths to Bain, both having grown and found success as emerging leaders at the firm. Simran grew up in an entrepreneurial family in India and found she enjoys blending analytics with people-focused problem solving. After time as an associate consultant at Bain and earning her MBA at Kellogg, she returned to the firm with a broader perspective and a new start in San Francisco. Taylor began in private wealth after studying history and psychology at Emory. Only after several years and encouragement from mentors did she pursue an MBA at Duke and discover consulting, eventually joining Bain through the Summer Associate program.
Since joining Bain, Simran and Taylor share how continuous learning, team culture, and leadership opportunities shaped their growth. They’ve worked across industries developing expertise in areas like private equity, tech, and transformation, and talk about the pivotal coaching moments that helped them navigate challenging roles. They also reflect on the consistency of Bain’s culture across offices, the power of collaborative problem solving, and the support systems that have enabled them to lead confidently as a senior manager and director.
Their perspectives offer insight into what makes Bain different: a community that pushes you to grow, leaders who show up when it matters, and a career path flexible enough to match each person’s goals. Whether you're considering Bain or simply curious about life inside the firm, this episode highlights what makes it a place where people build meaningful, lasting careers.
Beyond the Bio Podcast
In Beyond the Bio, Keith Bevans, partner and global head of consultant recruiting, dives deeper into the stories of some extraordinary Bain people, from their perspectives.
First published in diciembre 2025