Sobre Usman
Usman Akhtar is a partner in our Private Equity and Energy & Natural Resources practices, based in Singapore.
Usman has more than 10 years of management consulting experience, advising leading businesses on their biggest opportunities and challenges.
His consulting engagements have included clients in a range of sectors, including oil and gas, consumer products and retail, supply chain management, automotives and technology. He specializes in the areas of growth and portfolio strategy, fund strategy, M&A advisory and due diligence, organizational effectiveness and turnarounds.
As an active member of Bain's Private Equity Group, Usman advises investors and their portfolio companies on strategy, commercial due diligence and portfolio company value creation.
Usman also leads Bain's Southeast Asia social impact practice work as the regional leader for Bain Cares, Bain's pro-bono program providing advice to nonprofit organizations.
Prior to joining Bain in 2008, Usman worked as an associate in investment management and a manager in trade advisory.
He holds an MBA with distinction from INSEAD and a BA in Economics-Philosophy from Columbia University.
Recent Insights
- “Lessons from a Challenging Year for Private Equity in Southeast Asia,” Infographic, maio 25, 2021
- “What Comes Next for Private Equity in Southeast Asia,” Video, maio 21, 2021
- “Southeast Asia Private Equity – Emerging from Covid-19,” maio 21, 2021
- “From Harvard to Nasdaq listing: Grab CEO's ride to world's biggest SPAC deal,” Reuters, abril 14, 2021, Private Equity
- “Fulfilling Southeast Asia’s Digital Financial Services Promise,” Brief, outubro 30, 2019