https://www.bain.com/<![CDATA[Bain & Company Insights]]>8475215b-e05e-468b-97d7-349b6d4ec720https://www.bain.com/insights/buying-before-the-theme-with-tritons-peder-prahl-podcast/The founding CEO of Triton talks to us about investing in areas “before they become themes” and building an organization that is both deeply entrepreneurial and strictly disciplined.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur9343d7ae-0e23-4d26-a127-9938d8fff57dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/industrial-automation-from-control-to-intelligence/AI is reshaping the automation value pyramid into an hourglass.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 ZMichael SchertlerNeil MalikAdrien BronScott DuncanMike Coxon8a785d0e-f55d-4220-8480-10ba182e05c5https://www.bain.com/insights/quantum-will-not-speed-up-your-enterprise/It will reshape a few critical problems—including cybersecurity and optimization—faster than many leaders expect. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 ZEric ShengLaurent-Pierre BaculardJohn Kanan93d3128f-2831-45ce-8800-fba650ff22f9https://www.bain.com/insights/air-travel-forecast-interactive/Three charts mapping our projections for passenger aviation demand, updated to reflect scenarios for the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 ZGeoffrey WestonRostislav Khomenkob4659cb8-d5c7-4693-b99b-bc0c11f9ce9ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-three-layers-of-an-agentic-ai-platform/Modern AI platforms are converging around a shared architecture built for orchestration, visibility, and governed data access.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 ZEric ShengRoger ZhuBrendan O'RourkeDale PedzinskiKevin Zhang52a448cf-efad-4790-8295-b634692bcd21https://www.bain.com/insights/india-venture-capital-report-2026/Warm currents in cold seas: VC/growth funding accelerates as broader private capital markets slow.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 ZSriwatsan KrishnanAditya ShuklaPrabhav Kashyap AddepalliAditya MuralidharKhushbu Guptaa47cf1b4-db47-448e-ac26-a22dff13ae21https://www.bain.com/insights/the-secret-to-scaling-circular-supply-chains/Most companies are betting on circularity. Very few are building the supply chains that make it work.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 ZHernan SaenzXavier Houot0c3e41af-4225-40e5-90ee-99bf272a76b8https://www.bain.com/insights/oil-and-gas-in-2026-staying-focused-in-a-disruptive-environment/In a volatile market, success depends on disciplined focus on a few fundamentals.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZBrian MurphyLane Shelleya6f26b61-e2aa-48d3-866d-e01b757b4809https://www.bain.com/insights/when-ai-optimizes-the-wrong-thing/Faster automated service, lower costs, and a quiet erosion of customer value hiding in plain sight.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 ZRob MarkeyPhil SagerCassy Reichert43be8569-21ed-4993-b050-9f3cac80b142https://www.bain.com/insights/the-ai-upskilling-boom-has-a-problem-forbes/Companies are spending billions on AI training at the wrong moment. There’s a better order of operations—and it starts with people who are being ignored.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZSarah Elk021779e0-7150-4f5b-bc16-26aa664208cehttps://www.bain.com/insights/global-venture-capital-outlook-latest-trends-snap-chart/With AI infrastructure fueling the surge, 2025 closed strong. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:00:00 ZAlice LeonardRishi RoongtaArun Gomatam172791f3-92fb-4012-9166-d66f9910bd7chttps://www.bain.com/insights/survival-tips-for-bain-consultants/Advisory Partner Jimmy Allen shares the survival tips he’s developed over decades at Bain, including how to seek honest feedback and think like a leader. He explains why long-term success depends on energy, mindset, and sustainability as much as performance.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZKeith BevansJames Allen233465ac-ee10-4d4b-be25-8c3ac8bdaaefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-talent-lab-underwriters/How generative AI is transforming the job of insurance underwriters and what companies can do to harness this moment. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 ZAnna CocheméVincent Greco07bb2754-9c22-492e-8692-4effe4e20c64https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-brands-defining-the-next-era-of-consumer-growth-webinar/Bain's consumer products experts unveil the 2026 Insurgent Brands, spotlighting the challengers redefining growth and setting the pace for the industry. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZCharlotte AppsMaria KurenovaSarah YatesNadya Yankovskaya0e082ed7-3f16-46ee-a3f1-8626b8613594https://www.bain.com/insights/swasth-bharat-se-viksit-bharat/Investment in health is central to India’s journey toward a wealthy nation.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZParijat GhoshSiddhartha BhattacharyaBhavini Malhotraa3928df2-ab21-4fa8-b516-742cab468c38https://www.bain.com/insights/how-cmos-can-adapt-to-agency-consolidation-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain experts discuss how CMOs can simplify ownership and integration to stay in control through agency consolidation.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZStefano GallazziOliver Gertzabf85cc4-c6a4-4edf-bce9-80be27048530https://www.bain.com/insights/infrastructures-next-frontiers-with-stonepeaks-michael-dorrell-podcast/In part two of our conversation, the Stonepeak CEO shares how he’s zeroing in on investment opportunities across the energy sector and why logistics infrastructure could see surging demand in an era of deglobalization.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurdf08e17f-0109-480d-86a9-dad52bfa69dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-private-equity-report-2026/Despite a fragmented recovery, improving exits and liquidity boosted investor optimism.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:00:00 ZSebastien LamyBen MacTiernanElsa Sitce017997-de8e-4906-be55-987403654b84https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-ripple-effect-managing-strained-semiconductor-supply-infographic/As vendors prioritize supply for AI data centers, memory chips and other components are seeing shortages and price hikes. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZPeter HanburyPadraic BrickAlessandro CannarsiMoonsup ShinAlexander Smythb8967fbe-de53-4d22-bc35-2f15bafa953dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/nvidia-gtc-2026-ai-becomes-the-operating-layer/The companies leading in AI aren’t just deploying it. They’re rebuilding around it.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:00 ZNoah MuselesNikhil PrasadMikhail Noskov2353cdbc-4930-410e-803a-86bb1336ddf9https://www.bain.com/insights/the-circular-economy-is-now-an-economic-and-industrial-strategy-heres-why/Once framed predominantly as an environmental imperative, circularity is now an economic and industrial strategy that belongs in the boardroom.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 ZHernan Saenz7d19ae85-9fda-40fa-b50d-afe427fb7aefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-great-leaders-think-in-missions-not-roles/Advisory Partner Jimmy Allen reflects on a career defined by constant reinvention and a willingness to reset his path along the way. He explains why thinking in three-year missions has helped him stay motivated and continue growing over decades.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZKeith BevansJames Allenfcc992d3-bb93-49f8-8ccf-b03de3e68115https://www.bain.com/insights/why-consumers-choose-an-ai-chatbot-over-a-search-engine-snap-chart/Chatbots are used to demystify complexity, but AI overviews are helping search engines fight back.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZLeah JohnsNatasha SommerfeldJoëlle de MontgolfierLyne JaroudiFlorence Thienpont53e8a47e-f4a8-4d54-a324-83ba901961ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/us-consumer-health-indexes/Consumers hold steady amid mixed signals, with no clear downturn or momentum ahead.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 ZBrian Stobie9b810b12-8dde-407a-8acf-f3fc42b1163fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/energy-agenda-2026-returns-restructuring-and-resilience/Our latest energy and natural resources executive survey shows capital chasing the most bankable tech, more restructuring ahead, and AI still searching for ROI.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:01:00 ZGrant DougansJoe ScaliseBrian MurphyCate HightPeter Meijer6736ffb0-f964-479c-a875-d03562abf2cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-asia-pacific-consumer-products-report-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain's David Zehner and Miya Wang join NielsenIQ's Craig Houliston to discuss key insights on consumer product trends in Asia-Pacific.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZDavid ZehnerMiya Wang5bd465d5-2f2e-466d-904c-bcb007d23abahttps://www.bain.com/insights/is-the-airline-industry-ready-for-agent-led-bookings/To stay competitive, airlines need to appeal to AI—not just human users.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:30:00 ZRostislav KhomenkoGeoffrey Westond185ffad-de51-40ce-8a07-7bd7e3e57b4bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asia-conglomerates-its-time-for-reinvention/Top conglomerates have chosen transformation and are pulling away from the pack. The rest face a defining moment.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:01:00 ZJean-Pierre FelenbokTill VestringAmanda ChinTheen Yew WongErnest Lee1236ac8c-6f05-4759-a7cd-05a8690783cfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-jewelry-in-2026-what-valentines-day-told-us-snap-chart/Ahead of February 14, high-end jewelry in the US sold better than in 2025.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZJoëlle de MontgolfierHélène Glasercfe9cef1-6991-4770-b7ca-270ddcacebf7https://www.bain.com/insights/redefining-corporate-strategy-in-a-more-volatile-world-weforum/In a world of rolling shocks, companies have had to embrace continuous adaptation.Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZHernan SaenzKaren Harrisac2f0717-0d14-4e49-b9a5-308654033649https://www.bain.com/insights/six-provocations-to-future-proof-your-bank/From erosion of customers’ trust to disruption of the ecosystem, banks face a reckoning. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 ZSamit SoniChristy de GooyerSeow-Chien ChewRoberto Frazzittae1c829fa-a676-4cff-bebf-cdd0e458e1f4https://www.bain.com/insights/mastering-the-infrastructure-cycle-with-stonespeaks-michael-dorrell-podcast/We ask a pioneer of modern infrastructure how to invest across booms, busts, and technological revolutions.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur049a6800-36e6-4e2d-b896-da1689f2aaddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/constructing-m-and-a-strategy-building-products-infographic/Most building products companies play in mature markets, with low long-term growth. M&A can help them achieve growth ambitions.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 ZNate AndersonAdrien BronRenato JorioCarla Schorpp51a64381-9e54-40ab-a516-1100cb61a09ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/why-agentic-ai-demands-a-new-architecture/Legacy tech platforms weren't built to support collaborative agents. Here's why enterprises need to redesign their architecture to achieve the next level of performance.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:00:00 ZEric ShengRoger ZhuBrendan O'RourkeDale PedzinskiKevin Zhang259eda48-c790-47c1-b11f-3e80158b7778https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2026-private-equity-report-webinar/Bain's Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from our 2026 Global Private Equity Report.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur23a14133-30e9-4091-a31b-5fd6c536745ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/mwc-2026-telecoms-at-the-inflection-point/AI, sovereignty, autonomous networks, and post-quantum cybersecurity were all hot topics at the world’s preeminent telecommunications conference.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZAlex BhakBrendan O'RourkeHerbert BlumVelu Sinhad51e8e10-08d2-4cc1-b892-0a1cb01ee1d0https://www.bain.com/insights/when-people-never-see-your-app-designing-brands-for-the-agentic-economy/How brands can thrive—and grow—in the age of AI agents.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 ZMerritt RobinsonAndy PierceHolger KömmEric ShengNikolaus Zacher4d536434-4648-4421-aa01-1acb64f0e7e8https://www.bain.com/insights/global-job-market-trends/In the fourth quarter of 2025, job posting activity declined across all major markets as companies calibrate the balance between human talent and AI.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 ZJohn HazanVincent Greco1f3b6647-cd84-4545-a42d-b6da0448b8c8https://www.bain.com/insights/2026-us-insurgent-brands-powering-the-next-wave-of-growth-snap-chart/Bain & Company’s 10th annual review recognizes 113 high-growth US consumer products brands that captured about 36% of market growth in tracked channels across all FMCG categories in 2025 despite accounting for less than 2% of total market share.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 ZCharlotte AppsJake GorelovNadya YankovskayaSarah Yatese7a6d024-1a11-4f8d-8c8b-4446e9232bbchttps://www.bain.com/insights/theres-more-than-one-way-to-win-on-value-in-us-grocery-snap-chart/Not all grocers have to offer the lowest prices to attract squeezed consumers.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZMansoor KaziSumner MakinJared LipsitzKarl ZimmermannLiz Vargob8748f8f-d99d-4878-b228-992dcce5bb6chttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-conduct-difficult-conversations-as-a-leader-forbes/In an increasingly polarized world, leaders who deploy three principles in challenging conversations set themselves apart.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZDavid Michels5c66a622-10e6-44c4-b093-b09603c272e4https://www.bain.com/insights/agentic-ai-commerce-the-next-retail-revolution-is-here/Retailers need to place their bets as AI commerce shakes up retail economics.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 ZAaron CherisJustin Miller0668a338-48b1-4a7d-93ef-4a6837312caahttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-equitys-reality-check-gp-outlook-2026/What do general partners expect in the year ahead? Bain and StepStone surveyed investment professionals on multiples, margin assumptions, management fees, and more.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 ZBrenda RaineyHugh MacArthurLindsay CreedonAiyu Nicholson026efbf6-20a6-4439-bf27-32093d7d695chttps://www.bain.com/insights/sustainable-leadership-in-2026-resilience-growth-and-action-webinar/Bain partners discuss how executives can build climate resilience and unlock B2B growth through sustainability.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZJean-Charles van den BrandenMartha MoreauMattias C. KarlssonJan Budde41c8e260-d599-4e76-8b49-051d6c7596e1https://www.bain.com/insights/commercial-aviation-forecast/The commercial aviation fleet is poised to grow by 2.4% annually over the next decade as deliveries of new aircraft outpace removals.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 ZJohn WenzelMassimo SabellaYuriy Kurganov4f2b4bb1-10ca-4a28-ada2-31744eb9a9f5https://www.bain.com/insights/india-philanthropy-report-2026/The step change India needs: Strengthening philanthropy infrastructure to accelerate private givingThu, 26 Feb 2026 00:30:00 ZArpan ShethBhavini MalhotraNeera NundyAmi MisraPrachi PalVishal Ajmera105761f6-2f2e-4fbe-8c88-3fe5fc6c2957https://www.bain.com/insights/brazil-private-equity-report-2026/How private equity in Brazil has evolved and is shaping future opportunitiesWed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:00 ZGustavo CamargoAndré SantosRenato Xavier8389220e-f604-4fa8-b32f-138fc89c8ed2https://www.bain.com/insights/dry-powder-live-from-nexus-2026-podcast/Jennifer Choi, CEO of ILPA, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the current mood among LPs, the mainstreaming of continuation vehicles, and the accelerating race to retail capital.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur8f48174f-8bd3-4811-81f1-5c27744de9cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-enterprise-code-red/Four questions every executive must answer now.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZJames AndersonMoez DraiefFlorian MuellerJames Hadleyef6d94a5-69af-4d0f-8356-9a3dd698eba6https://www.bain.com/insights/the-business-case-for-prioritizing-the-human-side-of-ai-forbes/Those that see productivity gains are thinking about people changes alongside process changes.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZSarah Elk2a40a605-e300-4780-944d-cd11ff0d8770https://www.bain.com/insights/bain-and-companys-global-private-equity-report-2026-executive-summary-podcast/A glance at the top-line numbers would suggest the industry is gaining traction, but is it?Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur7c70a51c-2c8d-4a00-bcf6-2528b2f65b5fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/welcome-to-a-new-era-global-private-equity-report-2026/If you’re waiting for everything to get back to “normal,” don’t hold your breath.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:02:00 ZHugh MacArthurClaudia BianchiBrian KmetBrenda Rainey881e0884-4fd9-4b03-8054-4fea68b3cf9chttps://www.bain.com/insights/outlook-gaining-traction-global-private-equity-report-2026/Deal and exit value surged reassuringly in 2025 in a narrow recovery powered by megadeals.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:01:00 ZHugh MacArthurRebecca BurackGraham RoseAlexander SchmitzKiki YangSebastien Lamy72134374-c1b5-490f-82d8-0d9cac1d3652https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-telco-winning-the-race-to-autonomous-networks/Cross-industry benchmarking provides a reality check on where autonomy is working, where it’s stuck, and what it takes to pull ahead.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 ZJohn I. C. GomesAlex BhakAaron Boasman-Patel6b1d40ad-4e52-41aa-ae06-1eea51e1eaf0https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-the-next-auto-cycle-playbook-for-dealers-webinar/Bain experts share how dealerships can reach their full potential in a shifting retail environment.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZPedro CorreaMary StroncekEdel O'SullivanKevin Griffith6b5dba3b-d5a3-414d-8554-e78f4de82e6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/execs-arent-prepared-for-the-post-quantum-cybersecurity-risks-they-know-are-coming-snap-chart/Most expect quantum computing to break today’s cryptography soon, but few have a plan to respond.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 ZFrank FordSyed Alia5ad4805-1976-4ed6-9da7-edbd4375ff4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/megafund-capabilities-on-a-mid-market-budget-with-gryphons-david-andrews-podcast/In part two of our interview with Gryphon’s co-CEO, we discover why his $11 billion firm built a 40-person ops team—something most middle-market firms wouldn’t even contemplate.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurd5877afe-0d39-4616-a4e7-741332e1d2fchttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-payments-the-real-prize-in-sme-commerce-is-ecosystem-control/Choices on integration are reshaping how European commerce platforms and payments providers will thrive.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 ZMariagiovanna Di FeoKarim AhmadRoberto Catanzaro3ce33d21-e623-485f-9dc9-568daa34ef37https://www.bain.com/insights/six-threats-demand-a-new-playbook-for-banks-in-wealth-and-asset-management/AI, direct-to-consumer models, and the return of local priorities are redrawing industry lines.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 ZMarkus HabbelMike BaxterEd LinManuela Freye9d4e935-4de7-4348-9998-a377bf95cb7fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/key-insights-from-bains-2026-paper-and-packaging-report-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain's Ilkka Leppävuori, Michael Tonelli, and Eliza Kennedy share takeaways from our latest report.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZIlkka LeppävuoriMichael TonelliEliza Kennedy93df739f-220c-4b0f-9fd9-56a3bfd42898https://www.bain.com/insights/takeaways-from-bains-2026-m-and-a-report-webinar/In this webinar recording, Bain's Suzanne Kumar, Dale Stafford, and Kai Grass share key trends shaping the deal landscape.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZSuzanne KumarDale StaffordKai Grassa27b49b5-bc45-45c1-8b18-2c4eebffde83https://www.bain.com/insights/want-more-out-of-your-ai-investments-think-people-first/To unlock AI’s exponential productivity potential, companies must modernize workflow and workforce in tandem. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 ZEric GartonSarah ElkMichael HericMatthew HarrisSanjay Dhiri7ea3e33f-00be-4dd2-9570-655bb4247f45https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-ai-momentum-requires-a-workforce-redesign-snap-chart/AI scalers aren't waiting for new talent—they're building it.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZGina FridleySatty ChandrashekharLori ShererMax Cudadd866da0-c67d-4a14-9bf4-e9644333a666https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Compete-Evolve-Compete-Again/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ZJames AllenMarcos GalperinChris Zook14ed2864-46ae-4605-8bcb-3a6e8b68348fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Pedro-Arnt/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ZJames AllenPedro ArntAnne Wright20ce95f5-f278-4402-8cc3-1397f8888603https://www.bain.com/insights/winning-with-ai-podcast-robert-smith/Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ZSarah ElkAndrew NgRobert Smith 734b8e9c-48fc-4d67-9e82-3ebc2eb5e6f9https://www.bain.com/insights/why-saas-stocks-have-dropped-and-what-it-signals-for-softwares-next-chapter/A sharp reset in valuations reflects AI-driven disruption, slowing retention, and a growing divide between incumbents and future winners.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 ZDavid LipmanGreg CallahanGreg FioreGrant KiefferAnn Bosche4ef46c8e-e7a5-40c2-b42d-6c4fdd79afe4https://www.bain.com/insights/how-agentic-ai-is-reshaping-customer-behavior-in-italy-and-europe-infographic/As global AI use increases, the challenge lies in ensuring users are appropriately empowered by the technology.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:00 ZEmanuele VerattiAlessandro Lo Martire793e344f-6fe1-4403-95a7-01228c0a0bbehttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-magic-of-founder-led-companies-snap-chart/Companies with their founder present performed twice as well as their peers in the S&P 500 over the past decade.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:00 ZJames AllenDunigan O'KeeffeBhavya Nand Kishore1fef7a94-35f0-4136-a2bd-6d33ab43e4e2https://www.bain.com/insights/betting-on-the-future-without-a-plan-b-snap-chart/Fewer than half of CEOs say their companies have what it takes to thrive in today’s volatile world.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:00:00 ZDunigan O'KeeffeKaren HarrisBhavya Nand Kishore924c04dd-4609-4558-93e4-b7d09d3bf555https://www.bain.com/insights/what-agency-consolidation-means-for-cmos/As agency holding companies get bigger and deeper, CMOs must rethink ownership, integration, and how to stay in control.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 ZStefano GallazziOliver Gertz93b5ccd3-d4dc-4fe8-babe-1f26087065abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-make-your-organization-five-times-faster-forbes/In the age of AI, there’s no time to wait.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZSarah Elk2844e03b-c8b2-498e-9720-492d9940d4a9https://www.bain.com/insights/ais-evolution-what-good-looks-like-now/Bain’s Chuck Whitten explains what top leaders get right—and how others can follow.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZChuck Whitten48f1d132-a56e-4416-ae67-9cf3605c373dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/preparing-for-ais-next-wave-agentic-quantum-and-managing-change-throughout/Goodbye baton pass, hello “bilingual” teams. Bain’s Chuck Whitten outlines the new approach to change management.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZChuck Whitten1d18f686-4d28-4f50-ba74-300783ed0149https://www.bain.com/insights/getting-ai-right-architecture-investments-and-tough-choices/Bain’s Chuck Whitten discusses the AI decisions that matter most. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZChuck Whittenea3649c9-b659-4762-b741-2070c5d45074https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-qa-chomps-cofounder-rashid-ali/“Our retail expansion story isn’t about taking share—it’s about growing the category.”Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:00:00 ZCharlotte Apps9950ec70-aabf-44a6-a295-4a1896463082https://www.bain.com/insights/retailers-have-a-secret-weapon-in-ai-powered-shopping-trust-snap-chart/US consumers would be more comfortable with AI buying on their behalf if a familiar retailer were involved.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZLeah JohnsStephanie KoszykJoëlle de MontgolfierFlorence Thienpont623e834a-cc34-4102-a9e1-b403ec31ab36https://www.bain.com/insights/four-ways-leaders-can-make-ai-redesigns-stick-forbes/As companies redesign to scale AI, these four lessons help leaders ensure their organizations actually live the new operating model.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 ZDavid Michelsc7c4324e-902a-49e1-ab8d-fd65972bb52bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/accelerating-growth-and-innovation-in-european-mid-sized-pharma/Insights from the last decade of growth and portfolio innovation can help crack the growth code for EU mid-size pharma.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 ZValerio Di FilippoLucia Tagliabue6e73a385-4e67-4c7b-aae3-9bfc0f77375chttps://www.bain.com/insights/spotting-the-downturn-early-and-coming-out-ahead-with-gryphons-david-andrews-podcast/We ask the co-CEO of Gryphon Investors how he spotted one of the harshest cycles in the industry’s history and when he thinks it may finally break.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur0ce7dedc-3e5e-4bef-a81c-876dcfc76dd9https://www.bain.com/insights/2026-retail-executive-agenda/Here are letters to the C-suite to help strengthen strategy, catalyze collaboration, and expand value creation in the AI age.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 ZAaron CherisMarc-André KamelDarrell RigbyStephanie Koszyk9e4b736a-ab40-43d6-a1d8-8a4edf90d775https://www.bain.com/insights/when-a-new-organizational-structure-isnt-enough-how-to-truly-live-your-operating-model/The goal of any organizational redesign is for people to work differently, but that only happens if leaders invest in changing the work itself. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZTracy ThurkowEmily EmmettAdélaïde Huberteb536acd-d503-4430-a3d3-5249c1511d4fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/rethinking-transformation-lawrence-lam-on-leading-change-at-prudential-video/Frankie Leung speaks with Lawrence Lam, CEO of Prudential Hong Kong, about organizational transformation and sustaining change through a people-led approach.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 ZFrankie Leung385c503c-4e0b-4b50-8d56-4aaf98ae5d3ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-2025-chinese-personal-luxury-goods-market/Recalibration, resurgence, and more selective consumers are edging China’s personal luxury market toward recovery. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 ZBruno LannesPriscilla Dell'OrtoElle Yang142c1a72-11dc-4838-9eb8-fd2def5bb762https://www.bain.com/insights/what-to-expect-from-ai-in-2026/Boardrooms are abuzz with fear of an AI bubble. Bain’s Chuck Whitten breaks down the reality. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 ZChuck Whitten38f3a48c-0a0f-4b5b-a83a-ebac5490fcaehttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-in-building-products-turn-cost-into-value-webinar/Bain experts reveal how companies in the building products industry are unlocking growth with bold tech investments.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 ZAdam CoxMatthew BarronCatherine HicksDaan Kakebeeke1c11fbb6-4b6b-467b-b5c8-d0903257fc90https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-is-starting-to-transform-circular-packaging/There are 15 AI use cases companies across the value chain can use today to accelerate circularity.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:00:00 ZMagali DeryckereOlivia Florinb407a996-504d-4f1c-9b1a-bfafa65fdbbahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-David-Haines/Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 ZJames AllenDavid HainesIona Gaskelld2d88d8a-8de1-4329-9b36-b08d56b55c63https://www.bain.com/insights/building-products-m-and-a-report-2026/Why more companies are acquiring for scope.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZRenato JorioMatthew McKennaCarla Schorpp6bfeb0d4-e3a6-4702-94a2-5d4042339ecehttps://www.bain.com/insights/defense-m-and-a-report-2026/Bold moves will determine the winners as a continent rearms.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZMichael SionMassimo SabellaAndrea PellegriniJim Harris39708464-389f-46f7-af66-bbb8a7ddd61dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mining-m-and-a-report-2026/The next frontier isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about mastering repeatable success.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZChris BraunMatthew BirchRosey Kaur067a4af5-0b37-4754-a68d-4c869ca7a7dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/oil-and-gas-m-and-a-report-2026/Why some companies are winning by a wider margin.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZWhit KeuerAlexis de MeauxSinead Mullenb74e5e49-cf85-4197-8aba-92bf083890dbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/looking-ahead-m-and-a-report-2026/Why more companies will move from awareness to action.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZDale StaffordKai GrassSuzanne KumarDavid Hardinga15ca92b-fcda-4b6b-8c5c-fdd4ac6e01e1https://www.bain.com/insights/capability-for-a-new-era-m-and-a-report-2026/What companies are learning as they use AI across more of the M&A process.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZJeff HaxerBenjamin FarmerBrooke HoustonSuzanne Kumar4000c85a-9b33-4c46-8c63-aa56c465102fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/where-the-deals-are-2025-top-markets-m-and-a-report-2026-infographic/Explore our interactive map for strategic M&A data and key takeaways from selected markets around the world.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 Z49170096-c401-4edb-98ed-88d1001a1974https://www.bain.com/insights/10-takeaways-from-our-m-and-a-executive-survey-m-and-a-report-2026-infographic/We asked more than 300 practitioners across the globe about their deal-making efforts in today’s market. Here’s what they said.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZDale StaffordKai GrassSuzanne KumarKristen Stikeleather7e6e8786-ae74-49a0-af0c-f7f3a83597dahttps://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-and-mobility-m-and-a-report-2026/As pressure to scale mounts, leaders are consolidating and buying technology.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZDominik FoucarIngo SteinPedro CorreaMary Stronceka6ddde63-7dfc-410b-888a-825a04e2ed95https://www.bain.com/insights/banking-m-and-a-report-2026/As conditions shift, leading banks are fusing scale with scope to create future-ready organizations.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZJoe FieldingHarshveer SinghGiulio NasoChristy de Gooyercf178c5c-5464-46b8-bd0d-9f1360021590https://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-products-m-and-a-report-2026/In their quest for profitable growth, more companies are divesting brands or buying insurgents.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZPeter HorsleyMaria Kurenovada59a19c-9a03-45dc-91d3-4650702cc527https://www.bain.com/insights/machinery-and-equipment-m-and-a-report-2026/As more companies discover software’s value as a growth engine, more will need to hone their M&A skills.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZMichael SchertlerScott DuncanInes Rodriguese5710b83-e79b-4388-8854-c524334c42eahttps://www.bain.com/insights/media-m-and-a-report-2026/AI and other tech tools can boost bidding confidence in this highly competitive environment.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZMatt KeithAlex Egan33795a91-3e3e-41ca-afba-868518d4a663https://www.bain.com/insights/software-m-and-a-report-2026/The good news: Most deal best practices still apply to AI acquisitions.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZAdam HallerElizabeth TrenkleErin Gillman5a46d359-3f66-46cb-aac7-30b485fd284ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/telecom-m-and-a-here-are-the-latest-deal-trends-worldwide-interactive/Deal activity slowed considerably in 2025 amid macroeconomic headwinds and strategic investments in areas such as AI and fiber networks.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 ZAlex BhakTomás Morenofc621e08-6202-41af-a441-b35075c72868https://www.bain.com/insights/leading-with-dynamism-ai-and-the-future-of-top-teams/In the age of AI, dynamic leadership—not just digital tools—is a true competitive advantage.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:00:00 ZPete GerendIneet NarulaSara Nilsson DeHanasc67cbd82-20b3-42a6-99f3-44e8270a73cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/2026-global-retail-sales-outlook-snap-chart/What can retailers in the US, UK, France, and Germany anticipate from shoppers this year?Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 ZAaron CherisSophie HorrocksMarc-André KamelMiltiadis AthanassiouKurt Grichela046959c-eada-48af-85f5-64ba1fda26dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-life-sciences-leaders-widen-ai-capability-gap-snap-chart/Most pharma and medtech companies agree that a strong data foundation is table stakes. Few invest equally in the behaviors needed to move from pilots to adoption.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:00:00 ZGina FridleySatty ChandrashekharLori ShererMax Cuda29d84f52-da08-44b6-89e9-c2a9a69f69b6https://www.bain.com/insights/in-an-ai-age-people-still-want-the-radio-star/Listeners are open to music artists using AI as a creative tool, but don’t expect an AI band to top the charts anytime soon.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:30:00 ZMatt KeithNicole Magoona216ddf8-814a-489c-a2ca-cc4b0a21212ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/exploring-ai-for-packaging-circularity/AI is already creating value across the packaging lifecycle, from optimising design and reducing material use to improving sorting and traceability.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 ZMagali Deryckerea734551d-98fe-4f92-8ad8-3817e397c6c1https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-zero-based-budgeting/Zero-based budgeting can unlock savings across an organization and promote greater transparency and financial accountability.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Zcc7ca4e5-1627-43c0-a608-534dc8763744https://www.bain.com/insights/insurgent-qa-goodles-cofounder-ceo-jen-zeszut/“We measure success in tattoos and love letters on our office walls. It’s the best leading indicator for business success.”Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 ZCharlotte Apps2e838113-4800-430d-8b4a-6b3916558c69https://www.bain.com/insights/the-great-talent-recalibration-how-macroeconomic-shifts-are-reshaping-the-chro-agenda/Insights from Bain’s Chief People Officer Forum with economist Karen Harris, covering geopolitics, automation, demographic decline, and the future of global talent.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 ZKaren HarrisSusan GunnJohn Hazanacae56d0-3128-4d56-9055-7b188b77ac02https://www.bain.com/insights/first-movers-coalition-for-food-ceo-lessons-for-the-future-of-food-procurement/How companies can move beyond pilot initiatives to embed resilient, sustainable sourcing at scale.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 ZJenny Davis-PeccoudEuan MurrayVikki Tam4bf2f1dc-6982-4c15-be04-b3be5f80e84bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-businesses-can-prepare-for-post-quantum-cybersecurity-threats/Your company will soon face attackers armed with quantum technology. Will you be ready?Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 ZSyed AliFrank FordMark LeggateAlexandra Juegelt7b823a5d-1dc4-4a38-b7ba-674a8c6c94cdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-business-leaders-need-to-know-about-ai-sovereignty/Aligning business strategy with national AI priorities is necessary to compete and scale.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 ZFlorian MuellerPhilipp Sautner2e776878-d10c-4672-a55b-8e0d0d81aaa8https://www.bain.com/insights/what-kind-of-ai-cycle-are-we-actually-in-podcast/The question for investors is not whether AI will boom or bust, but who may be unwittingly subsidizing the buildout.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurKaren Harris15539127-1152-4750-b77b-9c43a25140abhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-rise-of-the-canadian-venture-scientist/This is Canada’s moment to turn AI pioneers into venture builders.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:00 ZLuca DiomedeMatthieu VigneronRishi RoongtaStéphane LétourneauStéphane Marceau02dd5b33-ed9f-42ee-aafd-eb3009247413https://www.bain.com/insights/fueling-the-future-how-business-finance-and-policy-can-accelerate-the-clean-fuels-market/Why global clean fuel ambitions are outpacing investment, and what leaders must do to unlock capital and scale viable projects.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 ZCate HightDavid FramptonPer Karlsson4e595c9c-4c41-45dd-ad65-79507a63c071https://www.bain.com/insights/where-have-all-the-sales-reps-gone/The math has changed: Future growth won’t reflect the size of the sales staff, but how much value you add. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:00:00 ZGreg CallahanGreg FioreJonathan FrickLaila Kassis51ed079f-5271-46c6-b5e4-d7fcc6c2121chttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-in-insurance/Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Zb3323636-706e-4da3-a1ca-45cdb4f371dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/macro-update-what-could-derail-2026-podcast/Bain’s leading macroeconomic expert examines the cracks beneath the surface of the US market and how investors should prepare for post-globalization realities.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurKaren Harrisde15b44b-14d4-43fd-91af-b53fb7dea7c8https://www.bain.com/insights/five-of-the-most-insightful-podcast-episodes-on-ai-forbes/AI experts share what leaders need to know about agentic systems, data, and team dynamics in order to succeed in 2026.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 ZSarah Elkfc60446f-954c-4815-8f1a-c935dffbcf51https://www.bain.com/insights/humanoid-robots-how-early-commercial-exploration-can-lead-to-large-scale-use-snap-chart/Although early uses exist, core technologies are years away from offering human-level capability.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:00:00 ZXin ChengAnne HoeckerPeter HanburyArjun Dutt684fb9ab-2fa1-4fad-9253-87c827d826ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/from-silos-to-pods-scaling-ai-life-sciences-snap-chart/Cross-functional collaboration is the real differentiator between those that see meaningful returns and those that don’t. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:00:00 ZGina FridleySatty ChandrashekharLori ShererMax Cuda79b63021-667d-437e-a849-cccb9807b63fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/medtech-m-and-a-report-2026/As leaders refocus portfolios, dealmaking officially returns.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:00:00 ZAllen GranzbergCate Miller GoldsteinMattias C. KarlssonKevin Chang736ed1c5-a548-4ad9-b9f1-fee60153a9d8https://www.bain.com/insights/pharmaceuticals-m-and-a-report-2026/Dealmaking in 2026 may redefine what it means to buy growth.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:00:00 ZSaskia CarleburKai GrassFabio La Molaba3d3aea-38b9-4112-a3d6-f8bf7d030815https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-merchandising-in-the-era-of-agentic-ai/The future of merchandising is not better analysis, but faster, smarter execution—and agentic AI is what makes that possible.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:00:00 ZWes JansonMikey VuEmily SternYogi Pillay602eaeaf-f353-4156-963f-74afc49efbd8https://www.bain.com/insights/lessons-from-university-hospitals-of-leicester-federated-data-platform-adoption/The FDP rollout is fundamentally changing how data is approached in the NHS.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:00:00 ZJeremy MarlowFreddie QuineyWilliam MonaghanMatin Vohrab0c937c7-dbd5-48ad-9839-9b51b8b1b212https://www.bain.com/insights/its-time-to-rethink-every-link-in-your-supply-chain-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/A function that once got little attention is now becoming a key differentiator.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZMikael JohanssonEmily KasavanaJoshua HinkelMikko Peni544b31c3-8f27-43f9-81e6-f1435434ab27https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-bigger-but-fewer-deals-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Still, the number of deals relative to the size of the industry remains high.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZFlorian MuellerMichael TonelliMatthew McKenna9299432f-65a6-496e-bddb-12165adb6228https://www.bain.com/insights/battle-of-the-substrates-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/The packaging value chain presents myriad challenges and opportunities for suppliers.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZYelena Ageyeva-FurmanLeevi SnickerTorsten Lichtenaubf879542-5c05-4d8e-904f-08c8df1d0023https://www.bain.com/insights/dont-underestimate-the-cost-of-overcapacity-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Overcapacity is endemic to the paper and packaging industry, but these actions can help you maintain margins.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZIlkka LeppävuoriJoshua HinkelMichael Tonelli9862a5d0-6771-460d-bf53-d6cf7ded9494https://www.bain.com/insights/transforming-maintenance-with-artificial-intelligence-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/With little to no capex, companies can turn maintenance into an engine of cash flow.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZMarcos RutiglianoBen Grant700deb88-265c-4139-944d-558e3532078fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/to-make-money-follow-the-money-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Unlock the value in commercial excellence with three key steps to get ahead in paper and packaging.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZEliza KennedyElena Tegnér RecioStephanie Yee04191bf1-b06e-42eb-bdc4-4d88dabbcdd6https://www.bain.com/insights/sustainability-less-talk-and-more-action-paper-and-packaging-report-2026/Despite elusive targets, the business case is stronger than ever.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:00:00 ZTorsten LichtenauEmily Kasavana66b30e77-a2a7-47f5-9aa6-14f3c0a19675https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-private-equity-market-2025-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/Healthcare private equity investment posted a very strong year for deal value and volume, paired with a strong rebound in exits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZNirad JainKara MurphyDmitry PodpolnyDieter MeyerVikram KapurAlex Boulton36ff4092-1e9e-4823-8d05-218a9f5d1e1ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-differentiates-winning-healthcare-IT-investments-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/Amidst continued high-valuation multiples and competitive deal processes, a disciplined focus on value-creation levers distinguishes winning bids and successful exits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZNirad JainKara MurphyDmitry PodpolnyDieter MeyerVikram KapurAlex Boultonfb2646ab-5ea4-4c3b-a85f-efee6aee2ed3https://www.bain.com/insights/playing-the-long-game-in-pharma-services-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/While uncertainty persists, many investors have focused on gem assets and attractive subsectors, with an eye toward value creation.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZNirad JainKara MurphyDmitry PodpolnyDieter MeyerVikram KapurAlex Boulton11e0afe8-1fca-4455-b253-74f7ddbf0d78https://www.bain.com/insights/new-models-of-value-creation-for-physician-groups-global-healthcare-private-equity-report-2026/Investors are retooling their physician group approach, building performance-driven platforms for the long term and positioning assets for strategic exits.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:01:00 ZNirad JainKara MurphyDmitry PodpolnyDieter MeyerVikram KapurAlex Boulton57ede3bd-9f2c-4352-8855-67f3719fdec2https://www.bain.com/insights/how-to-break-through-pharmas-innovation-bottleneck-with-ai/Pharma can’t afford to keep AI experiments in the lab. Emerging industry leaders are accelerating clinical development by scaling cross-functional, human-centric systems.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 ZSatty ChandrashekharJackie FlanaganRobbie SandigEnrique PinuelaFanny Perraudeau Shikhar KwatraAarti Bagul95a9f72d-3d0a-48b1-b13a-8b4e93ca8403https://www.bain.com/insights/weight-loss-drug-users-spend-less-on-groceries-fast-food-snap-chart/GLP-1 drugs result in notable drops in food spending. By 2030, as many as one in four Americans may have tried them.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 ZEmily MillerSarah HersheyKirk WillmarthDan Topler-Garciacf430b48-3d39-4048-8335-8df658421294https://www.bain.com/insights/life-sciences-ai-moves-fast-when-leaders-do-snap-chart/Why do some companies struggle to successfully scale AI? A lack of leadership buy-in.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 ZGina FridleySatty ChandrashekharLori ShererMax Cuda4c1b937c-a4b7-421d-95e3-1f33d8cffb31https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Holiday-Special/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZJames Allen7125ff57-f070-4bd3-bbbe-e74d26945a03https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-can-help-unlock-sustainable-finance-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa/By harnessing AI-driven tools, the region could mobilize $200 billion by 2030.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 ZWissam Yassine4480a9d4-be36-4992-be50-68123f59960dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/using-ai-for-sustainable-development-in-the-middle-east/Bahrain is driving public-sector transformation through technology.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:00 ZWissam Yassinefdf59f7b-0033-4301-95fb-d16477d1b372https://www.bain.com/insights/neurips-2025-signals-for-enterprise-leaders-from-the-ai-research-frontier/Five themes that matter most for executives and boards. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:00:00 ZEric Shengadf177c2-e4a5-46ac-abdf-3f8fe8273dd3https://www.bain.com/insights/financing-climate-solutions-in-brazil/A study conducted by Bain, in partnership with BNDES, highlights both the challenges and the opportunities to accelerate the climate transition.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:00 ZDaniela CarbinatoSilvio Maroteea0d248a-b85a-43e4-aeac-7d474a748d27https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-a-new-longevity-for-luxury/After stabilizing in 2025, the industry can now reinforce its enduring value, according to the Bain-Altagamma Luxury Goods Worldwide Market Study.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 ZClaudia D'ArpizioFederica LevatoAndrea SteinerGiulia BabbiniJoëlle de MontgolfierHélène Glaserd11256b6-8ebe-4b25-a5c9-dcfb5ea8f6bfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-in-retail-banking/The technology helps banks raise the bar on operational excellence and customer experienceThu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Zf5faf9ee-73a2-4012-87e1-edbda622dd57https://www.bain.com/insights/m-and-a-leadership-moment-forbes/Why the world’s most effective executives now treat dealmaking as a test of adaptability, not ambition.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZDavid Michels301b6ada-c8a5-44d6-b625-1b1247e3071ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/2030-forecast-how-agentic-ai-will-reshape-us-retail-snap-chart/Bain estimates that AI agents could be responsible for 15% to 25% of US e-commerce sales. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 ZAaron CherisMikey VuStephanie KoszykKatherine Hall40924de4-2691-40d4-86a6-a5547722dc26https://www.bain.com/insights/customer-success-at-a-crossroads-evolve-with-ai-or-fade-away/Most teams see AI’s potential, but many are stuck in pilots without ROI to show for their efforts. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZMatt EldridgeSushil UpadhyayulaGreg Fiored93d2b5e-ac33-4458-9335-715731b0d06fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/beyond-ai-efficiency-a-conversation-with-intuits-ivan-lazarov/“Ultimately, we must be audacious enough to envision the impossible and bold enough to build it.” Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZAnn BoscheJue WangAlex AttiaRyan PetranovichBrian Dennehyc80fe6c5-88b6-4e32-be2f-6c6fa4180b96https://www.bain.com/insights/middle-east-consumer-products-report-2025/The region is finding pathways to grow in a dynamic market.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:00 ZFederico PiroFaisal SheikhKarim Chehaded7e91467-5632-4ba7-b3d9-62192b7b6d53https://www.bain.com/insights/the-gap-between-ai-strategy-and-reality-is-execution/AI’s eventual reshaping of financial services is clear, and now it’s a question of who can sequence, scale, and sustain execution across the enterprise.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Zfae72de5-9418-4b1f-b1b7-3f84ad620a74https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Tanuja-Randery/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZJames AllenTanuja RanderyErika Serow4d1510a2-b060-4ad1-8ee0-4e4fa7c0718dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Stuart-Gent/Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZJames AllenStuart GentDavid Fleck3757d8cb-d958-43a9-9945-a3794c8c7ef4https://www.bain.com/insights/nothing-is-fundamentally-broken-yet-again-podcast/Host Hugh MacArthur reflects on an emotionally turbulent year, the data underlying the noise, and the potential for a turnaround in 2026.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurf33c7dd4-da61-4c79-afb1-ac01a43cce18https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-responsible-ai/Responsible AI (RAI) refers to the development, deployment, and oversight of artificial intelligence systems in ways that are ethical, transparent, safe, and aligned with legal and societal expectations.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z14ec2861-4294-43cb-8928-5f98ad69a7a3https://www.bain.com/insights/scaled-ai-is-transforming-the-claims-process-infographic/While most insurers are still dabbling in generative AI, leaders are gaining an advantage in speed, cost, and productivity.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZMarcos BargalloKeith DonnellySean O'NeillTanja Bretteld24732ff-ea13-44d5-bad9-b9357a4a9537https://www.bain.com/insights/btb-how-Bain-Transformation-is-Redefining-the-Way-We-Work/Reflecting on a year of conversations, Keith Bevans and Daniel Yellin revisit the ideas shaping Bain today. From technology to talent, they reflect on what the firm has accomplished this year while looking head to the next.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 ZKeith Bevanse1215df7-189d-4d31-aa50-69598f6d700ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/strategy-is-about-making-things-happen/The best companies develop strategies with execution in mind, then put them through their paces with initiatives designed to push through failure. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZJames AllenBhavya Nand KishoreMartin Tonere50780d0-a49d-4043-ac4d-3cd0a90b1ab5https://www.bain.com/insights/stablecoins-could-make-cross-border-payments-faster-cheaper-and-more-transparent/Most CFOs are not using stablecoins today, but evolving regulations could reduce risk and create competitive advantage.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 ZJeff FortnerKarim Ahmadba18ac1a-fce2-4608-a891-1bb59f6f8fc5https://www.bain.com/insights/positioning-oil-and-gas-companies-for-todays-capital-markets/We interviewed senior investment professionals, and here’s what we heard.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 ZLiz ZiccardiDave Rennard5ec97788-f00a-46e7-98b9-d4a3d481fd2bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/music-discovery-more-channels-more-problems/Consumers find new music via more sources than ever, requiring artists and their record labels to meet them where they are with targeted messages.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 ZMatt KeithNicole MagoonQuynh Onel270996ce-25fe-48a4-ac9f-8fcdfd95e5f2https://www.bain.com/insights/why-bain-simran-taylor/Simran Ahuja and Taylor Williams journeys to and through Bain couldn’t be more different. From early career pivots and global moves to building skills and discovering unexpected passions, they share how each chapter shaped why they continue to stay and grow within their career at Bain.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:00:00 ZKeith Bevans2014d854-7edf-48ad-a5fa-ad650bb93cd3https://www.bain.com/insights/looking-back-m-and-a-report-2026/What we can learn from the resurgence in M&A. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 ZSuzanne KumarDale StaffordKai GrassDavid HardingKristen Stikeleatherbe037e19-9c54-4f7e-923d-200b80fdf447https://www.bain.com/insights/too-much-marketing-technology-too-little-impact/Marketing leaders build tightly integrated systems that fuel growth, personalization, and real ROI.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZHayden OstendorfBetsy Schneidereeb40a48-3d29-4993-aeae-5c78a95625e0https://www.bain.com/insights/reimagining-cinema-how-movie-theaters-can-fill-seats-again/Audiences haven’t abandoned theaters; they need a more compelling reason to go.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 ZChris XanthakisNicole MagoonDaniel Honga99f8576-05e4-409d-9242-ad9e599e4973https://www.bain.com/insights/yards-after-the-catch-with-tas-hythem-el-nazer-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we explore how TA hits the ground running on value creation.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurcba09775-ef01-4b88-b761-ff0a3b7a6f6bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-india-invests-2025/As individual investors gain confidence, India’s economy builds strength.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 ZSaurabh TrehanRakesh PozhathMisha Pratap3330527c-e59d-4ea5-b50c-271a09da2ca4https://www.bain.com/insights/china-shopper-report-2025-volume-2/China Shopper Report 2025, vol. 2 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 ZBruno LannesDerek DengRachel Lee8f701218-3b5d-420f-9931-357f34def9a7https://www.bain.com/insights/how-us-consumers-are-adopting-generative-ai-snap-chart/Daily use of gen AI is becoming routine, but some mistrust lingers. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZLeah JohnsNatasha SommerfeldJoëlle de MontgolfierFlorence Thienpont62c7f4ce-5179-462c-bdab-a8b5e684a6b1https://www.bain.com/insights/cnbcs-2025-cfo-council-summit-rebuilding-finance-in-the-age-of-ai/Leaders are using AI to transform finance into an insight engine.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 ZSteve BeamMichael Heric36e526cb-350e-4c96-ba34-6bf6c7020435https://www.bain.com/insights/the-new-ai-stack-speed-scale-and-real-world-roi/AWS re:Invent 2025 demonstrated how agents, fine-tuned models, and custom silicon are redefining performance and productivity for enterprises.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 ZPurna DoddapaneniFrank FordNuman Waheed406b210d-b0a9-4f40-a316-8d99eebe7eb3https://www.bain.com/insights/cop30-what-businesses-need-to-do-now/At this year’s COP30 in Brazil, the message for businesses was clear: Climate strategy can’t just be commitments—it must be about execution.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:30:00 ZCate HightJean-Charles van den BrandenDaniela Carbinato3cc92057-c116-454a-88b7-c3025eda156dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-growth-continues-but-some-cios-are-cutting-back-snap-chart/Despite 80% planning AI budget increases, a growing minority are hitting pause.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 ZAdam BarrowcloughGreg Fiore400b2e1f-bef4-4324-ae4d-80ae8ad3d9cbhttps://www.bain.com/insights/autonomous-finance-and-the-cfos-next-frontier-video/At the CNBC CFO Council Summit, Bain Partners Michael Heric and Steve Beam discussed how innovative CFOs are using AI to transform finance.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZMichael HericSteve Beamfd21b02e-e3fb-4697-98cf-7010fbca389ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-most-powerful-ai-partnership-the-ceo-and-cto-forbes/Real ROI from AI requires teaming and trust at the top.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZSarah Elkb58fc3f7-202a-48fe-bcd0-44aa7c24b86ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Sunny-Verghese/Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZJames AllenSunny VergheseTabu Osusa 4f761c79-ae6c-41bb-8bf9-7153831f2359https://www.bain.com/insights/finding-a-needle-in-a-haystack-with-tas-hythem-el-nazer-podcast/How does TA find the time—and the manpower—to sift through 40,000 companies a year?Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurf215f682-1419-4bd0-a0b2-be2becf045ebhttps://www.bain.com/insights/get-off-the-transformation-treadmill-hbr/Too much change can traumatize your organization. The remedy is to minimize the need.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 ZDarrell RigbyZach First7d99e711-e4f3-419c-a381-ddbbe0d2cbcdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/educated-but-underprepared-closing-the-career-readiness-gap/Both young Americans and potential employers are navigating a rapidly evolving job market. Career-connected high school experiences lay the foundation for success.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:00:00 ZAbigail SmithJanna BuckinghamKeri LarkinRebecca Russell440f9ffe-39ea-453a-b872-0e4549084f63https://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-artificial-intelligence/Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries by turning data into intelligence that drives automation, innovation, and competitive advantage. From machine learning and generative AI to advanced decision systems, organizations are using AI to enhance efficiency, uncover insights, and deliver personalized experiences.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z180463aa-3508-4b5f-85e3-4ae53258d148https://www.bain.com/insights/how-ai-bookings-will-rewrite-the-travel-company-playbook-snap-chart/Executive teams need to take swift action to avoid being disintermediated.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZJon van der VeenAndrea AloriDavid Hodges1cf03424-aa21-4704-96f9-964d3b66e8behttps://www.bain.com/insights/consumer-private-equity-deals-are-getting-bigger-snap-chart/Deal size continues to grow, holding total invested value steady despite fewer deals—especially in consumer services, where volume may be past its peak.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZEmily MillerCharles TillenSierra Stewart824ce303-c432-40ee-91bc-b5843250c8d6https://www.bain.com/insights/microsoft-ignite-2025-how-data-driven-intelligence-powers-the-age-of-ai-agents/Microsoft is pushing to make AI integral to every business process and platform.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:30:00 ZWillem VervarckeBill Groves707ebd85-0ff7-4108-8069-f377576f5b9bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/executive-survey-ai-moves-from-pilots-to-production/As AI becomes a top priority, businesses are scaling faster, seeing more impact—and preparing for disruption.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZGene RapoportSanjin BicanicMuyiwa Talabi2f21bff1-f17b-4465-a08e-2896b93ed277https://www.bain.com/insights/in-the-rush-to-harness-ai-dont-lose-sight-of-your-corporate-purpose-forbes/It’s time to worry a little less about gen AI and a little more about purpose.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZDavid Michels2932643b-d72a-4ed2-a191-347d43a31e1chttps://www.bain.com/insights/a-pe-fund-just-bought-your-company-now-what/Private equity ownership can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be fatal for the incumbent CEO.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZHugh MacArthure8fc7164-e2f4-4a88-81ef-049fb68075b0https://www.bain.com/insights/automotive-profitability-how-oem-and-supplier-margins-are-faring-interactive/The post-pandemic profit surge has reversed, as OEM margins have fallen more than 50% since 2023.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:30:00 ZKlaus StrickerPedro CorreaIngo Stein4253080b-f533-4e9d-af69-d3203999aee2https://www.bain.com/insights/luxury-is-ready-for-a-new-era-after-stabilizing-in-2025-snap-chart/Underlying annual sales of personal luxury goods are set to be flat. That’s a good base for renewal.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZClaudia D'ArpizioFederica Levatoc46fdb20-460c-456d-a7be-8f3a6ac3cc86https://www.bain.com/insights/defining-the-intelligent-enterprise/A recap from DeepLearning.AI’s AI Dev 25 × NYC.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:00 ZShipra AroraDale PedzinskiJameson Knollb1179933-0d9b-4782-98fb-e3f5a6952b10https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Nirav_Tolia/Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 ZJames AllenNirav ToliaHerman Spruit0a19b5dd-fd4c-4cee-b09a-269aa100ab0bhttps://www.bain.com/insights/private-markets-quiet-progress-on-decarbonization/How general partners and limited partners use the Private Markets Decarbonization Roadmap to improve transparency and communication.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 ZDeike DiersMarc Lino67a41844-cf20-4795-8e60-bb9ae2e3aa34https://www.bain.com/insights/new-growth-equation-for-tech-services/As AI and geopolitical change upend the status quo, service providers face a stark choice—transform or fall behind.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZKushal RajaMegha ChawlaShuvabrata NandiSandeep NayakGaurav Sadanaf834e9c1-d3c5-415c-b03e-354479730b89https://www.bain.com/insights/pragmatic-ceos-guide-to-ai/Although no one can perfectly predict what AI success will look like in their industry, the best CEOs are focused on pushing AI to failure … and beyond. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZDunigan O'KeeffeJamie CleghornRaj PherwaniMartin Toner739f5b44-356f-4cc7-9c30-4a14a3b9bbbdhttps://www.bain.com/insights/better-questions-better-sales-calls-snap-chart/Top reps dig deep even when the deal doesn’t close on the first contact. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZAlex KadeschDavid SchottlandSanjin Bicanicfe03f750-cd59-4094-a0a8-4d99f7a9918dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-ai-to-transform-the-enterprise/Five insights from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 ZFlorian BraunStephen Phillipsd409e300-d417-4c13-8e91-408f23441818https://www.bain.com/insights/agentic-ai-in-retail-how-autonomous-shopping-redefining-customer-journey/As agentic AI transforms retail economics, industry leaders will compete for shoppers and agents alike.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 ZAaron CherisMarc-André KamelMikey VuStephanie KoszykMaureen BurnsRuth Lewis3d385447-4dff-4658-a770-3f3cca1c5bechttps://www.bain.com/insights/asia-pacific-consumer-products-report-2025/Six trends are reshaping the world’s largest consumer base. CPGs must learn to navigate Asia-Pacific’s complexity to unlock sustainable growth.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZMiya WangElle YangPraneeth YendamuriDavid ZehnerCraig Houliston27bcb61f-8d19-430e-a941-770747a80ea8https://www.bain.com/insights/clear-transformation-of-industries-the-art-of-scaling-circular-supply-chains-wef/Circularity is becoming a business necessity—scaling it fast enough will define the leaders.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZHernan SaenzXavier Houot546cd734-f7cc-4312-9c9c-43523e3ba175https://www.bain.com/insights/early-innings-with-kristin-olson-of-goldman-sachs-podcast/In part two of our interview series, we consider how Goldman Sachs is positioning itself for scale in alternatives and just how far the industry is from truly democratizing private markets.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurec858f5f-90fe-4f6a-8b9f-f8babd8d115ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/technology-leadership-is-evolving-quickly-infographic/Cutting-edge skills that once set leaders apart quickly become table stakes as technology advances.Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZJohn BeaumontLauren Brom1113fdd9-646b-49cd-9afb-3ce4833f957ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/e-conomy-sea-2025/From digital decade to AI reality: Accelerating the future in ASEANTue, 11 Nov 2025 02:00:00 ZFlorian HoppeWilly ChangAadarsh BaijalSapna ChadhaFock Wai Hoong2ffdaf71-6f02-4474-9b69-c9b54c4734f4https://www.bain.com/insights/why-ai-stumbles-without-a-solid-data-strategy/Most AI pilots stall before they scale. Data strategy and governance are not new, but they’re even more critical in the AI age.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:00 ZRoger ZhuWillem VervarckeBill GrovesAlex KlingBharat Bansal1a4fc228-38ff-499b-bf90-acd4ae34fdd9https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-wont-just-cut-costs-it-will-reinvent-the-customer-experience/Beyond efficiency, AI helps create a more personalized experience that delivers a triple play of customer loyalty, employee engagement, and revenue growth.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZRichard HatherallPriscilla Dell'OrtoEduardo RomaMaureen Burnsdf8ed8a2-ede2-4c54-b64f-a96909952fc4https://www.bain.com/insights/is-agentic-ai-the-inflection-point-for-scaling-ERP-transformations/The technology promises to transform ERP platforms, but many organizations are stuck in pilot mode. Four questions help CIOs scale.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZFlorian BraunCyrille VinceyErwan VezinJuan Francisco (Paco) JimenezRadhika Vyaseb279a92-c938-48af-94c9-3dcc8180b650https://www.bain.com/insights/growth-leaders-redefine-productivity-webinar/Bain partners share how today's top companies are turning efficiency into strategic advantage.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZPeter HenleJordan Lee20b2a286-558a-46a0-aba0-c9cee4747a5ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/what-is-machine-learning/Machine learning (ML) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time. It powers everything from personalized product recommendations to autonomous vehicles. Machine learning is revolutionizing industries, from healthcare to finance, reshaping the way businesses operate.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z8b47f494-81d4-4ada-bd02-0e8385748dabhttps://www.bain.com/insights/tech-execs-lack-confidence-in-system-integrators-snap-chart/Only 6% said that they would recommend their system integrators for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 ZFlorian BraunTony Pagliarulo5bb7e1fc-c5a1-4735-aaf6-81e78ea59738https://www.bain.com/insights/capital-one-cio-mark-mathewson-on-bank-modernization-video/Bain’s Steven Breeden sits down with Capital One divisional CIO Mark Mathewson to discuss the bank’s decade-long tech transformation. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 ZSteven Breedenf80816a5-acaf-4b57-8558-20ad929ec42fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-customer-loyalty-metrics-that-matter-most-for-b2b-companies-snap-chart/Mining customers’ perceptions of the brand, account relationships, and joint projects inform the best next actions to foster loyalty and long-term growth.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 ZLaurens-Jan Olsthoorn30560686-eef1-45db-9386-9fa815769799https://www.bain.com/insights/utilities-can-power-growth-through-a-better-customer-experience/Top performers turn everyday interactions into loyalty, lower costs, greater revenue streams, and stronger reputations.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:00 ZChris JarrettJonas Hahn-PetersenAngie HanPhil SagerScott Beymer15eb7d6c-bbc6-49d8-bbcb-b356f11f2d6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/southeast-asia-whats-happening-with-consumer-and-consumer-products/Southeast Asia’s consumers are redefining value amidst headwinds, powering a $5 trillion consumption future by 2035.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:00:00 ZPraneeth YendamuriShivika MansataBinh DangCraig Houliston68584854-4bbd-4bf3-a4b1-720e1b45d6e8https://www.bain.com/insights/companies-with-higher-technology-maturity-get-the-most-out-of-ai-infographic/Our survey reveals how technology trailblazers are outperforming on value, performance, and customer loyalty.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZJohn BeaumontLauren Brom9c82c735-3385-4a7b-8f15-c700320a550chttps://www.bain.com/insights/the-five-principles-of-a-successful-pivot-forbes/AI may be the latest disruption, but time-tested leadership essentials will still help companies execute bold business model reinvention.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZSarah Elk419d993e-3bb0-4021-bef0-d34de2ebc585https://www.bain.com/insights/chinas-global-push-in-retail-what-executives-need-to-know/Chinese e-commerce players are outgrowing their domestic market—as Singles Day 2025 is set to show.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 ZWeiwen HanMelanie SandersDerek DengDavid Yang26ac04d0-0853-45db-90d6-7c13b45ebc63https://www.bain.com/insights/btb-why-bain-john-meghan/Consultants John Kunzo III and Meghan Allman share their paths from growing up in Cleveland to joining Bain Chicago. John discovered consulting through Bain’s BEL program while studying sociology at the University of Chicago, and Meghan explains how she translated her love of sports analytics at Notre Dame into strategy work full-time. With perspectives on authenticity, staying curious, and building community, this episode explores a question everyone who joins our firm considers: Why Bain? Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 ZKeith Bevanse8884229-4a38-4523-9642-3851f5c55d3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/european-construction-outlook-growth-rates-snap-chart/A patchy recovery is underway, fueled by pent-up residential demand and infrastructure investment.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZMarc JekerAdrien BronCarla Schorpp43c65f4f-a9f4-4b5c-b575-c62a258e1905https://www.bain.com/insights/the-power-of-strategic-fit-in-retail/Strengthening and aligning seven strategic elements can boost total shareholder return and resilience.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZDarrell RigbyZach FirstSanjin Bicanic38c2a5e7-1b16-48b6-ae67-3025965edb66https://www.bain.com/insights/building-the-future-of-private-wealth-portfolios-with-kristin-olson-of-goldman-sachs-podcast/Kristin Olson, global head of alternatives for wealth at Goldman Sachs, explains how her team is preparing for more than 30% yearly growth in the individual investor space.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 ZHugh MacArthur62f973bd-61c9-4eef-94e3-98151eda0201https://www.bain.com/insights/new-diligence-challenge-uncovering-ai-risks-and-opportunities/Five questions that financial sponsors and M&A dealmakers ask to evaluate AI’s (sometimes unexpected) impact on a target.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZBenjamin FarmerGene RapoportRichard LichtensteinEmmanuel CoqueAmy WallParker DeRensis53f8d1d7-3fc7-42d0-954d-825aec2a5c73https://www.bain.com/insights/what-should-retailers-do-about-ai-shoppers-hbr/Agent-to-agent commerce is here, and the brands that shape it early can determine the future of shopping.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZMikey VuMaureen BurnsAaron Cheris014e3c11-7428-4935-953a-161715005b42https://www.bain.com/insights/tech-is-giving-telcos-a-winning-edge-snap-chart/As agentic AI and autonomous networks advance, telcos with a stronger tech focus often generate higher returns and growth.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZAlex MartynovBrendan O'RourkeJohn I. C. GomesAli ParvinGlyn Truscottec4f201b-6da7-4988-950a-54686c7f44adhttps://www.bain.com/insights/predictions-are-hard-especially-about-the-future/Companies can’t opt out of predictions. Every choice they make is an implicit bet. The best companies make those bets explicit and then pressure test them. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZKaren HarrisMartin Toner57769e93-091a-445d-a21e-09ad074cc5a5https://www.bain.com/insights/six-steps-to-speed-insurgent-brand-growth-post-acquisition/How insurgent brands can make an outsized contribution to a parent company’s growth.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 ZMaria KurenovaJames FurnivalPeter Horsleycdf1e2c4-4281-4d91-8f36-bcee0b643598https://www.bain.com/insights/can-the-us-energy-grid-keep-up-with-ai-data-centers-snap-chart/Our latest forecast projects data centers will consume 9% of US electricity by 2030, straining the grid without new solutions.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 ZAaron DenmanMaeghan RouchPeter HanburyPadraic BrickTatum Quinn515b0299-9467-40b7-97c0-09e7111de6dehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-data-center-forecast-from-scramble-to-strategy-snap-chart/Hyperscalers and enterprises are shifting from raw expansion to disciplined, power-aware growth across global hubs.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 ZPadraic BrickTatum QuinnPeter HanburyAaron DenmanAlessandro Cannarsi9ac72c6a-a893-4ab1-89dd-3efd43955204https://www.bain.com/insights/program-performance-aerospace-external-direct-link/At MRO Europe, Bain Parners Katherine Kajzer-Hughes and Massimo Sabella discuss how outcome-driven reform is essential to success.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZKatherine Kajzer-HughesMassimo Sabella792f1aee-2d94-4735-a7be-c8c4721aeaefhttps://www.bain.com/insights/generative-ai-in-financial-services/Leading companies can control the chaos of generative AI requests through smart risk segmentation.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZMaria Teresa TejadaBhavi MehtaMarta Alves1100544d-1b61-402b-9734-ec1f809c03e8https://www.bain.com/insights/solving-for-ais-data-center-construction-crunch-infographic/AI’s computing needs could reach 200 gigawatts of new global demand by 2030, requiring companies to build faster and smarter.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZPeter HanburyArjun DuttAlessandro CannarsiMoonsup Shinb59bdff5-0ca3-4b9a-99ff-39533215c0dfhttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-Don-Katz/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 ZJames AllenDon KatzElliot Wenman5dc19ae5-e0a3-4aed-887a-1f1d6da1797ehttps://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-christina-zhu/Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 ZJames AllenChristina Zhuf59ac27a-d786-434c-a9a8-a0fbccdb3de0https://www.bain.com/insights/a-uniquely-portable-magic-why-book-publishing-has-hope/People are reading less, but those who read focus more and are willing to pay for the good stuff—if you give it to them.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZNicole MagoonLaurent ColombaniDaniel Hong591fcf25-e698-4eb8-8e05-d6bf52aad48chttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-purchasing-survey-interactive/Our survey shows curiosity is high, but consumer trust is still catching up.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Zf291572f-c7de-463c-abba-720bebb2142chttps://www.bain.com/insights/patient-comfort-with-ai-is-rising-fast-snap-chart/Patients have become significantly more comfortable with generative AI, especially with tools that support providers rather than fully automate care.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZErin Morrissette, MDMonica Pinto Bastof9913fb8-80c7-4868-8367-df4b151d315ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/ai-is-still-far-from-becoming-the-doctor-patients-prefer-snap-chart/Even for low-acuity sick visits, patients prefer to see their physician in person.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZErin Morrissette, MDMonica Pinto Basto10e612de-bce0-4781-8abe-b98c4075e01chttps://www.bain.com/insights/gen-ai-in-finance-isnt-failing-its-working-where-its-built-in/The fastest payback comes from automating workflows, not piloting experiments.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZMichael Herica64d0d08-e2af-4d94-b992-d78b0440b0e8https://www.bain.com/insights/the-future-of-consumer-products-in-the-age-of-ai/To move from “hype” to “hyper returns,” consumer products companies need to scale AI and build bold new competitive advantages.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZRajesh NarayanJoao ValadaresHolger Kömm2e86986d-9ab4-4215-ba7c-b6bc7c0663a8https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-in-telecommunications/Artificial intelligence is redefining network operations, from smarter networks and automation, to enhanced security and more personalized customer experiences.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z93ba9ec4-a11b-49bd-b6ef-1cb9a6369a27https://www.bain.com/insights/2025-european-holiday-shopping-outlook-snap-chart/Can retailers in the UK, France, and Germany unwrap cheer amid uncertainty?Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 ZMarc-André KamelMiltiadis AthanassiouHemant ChhabraStephanie KoszykRuth Lewis802e4180-4f63-4134-9665-b584d4f2dfe8https://www.bain.com/insights/is-your-health-system-ready-for-AI-at-scale-snap-chart/Five questions can help health system executives boost AI adoption in primary care and fuel organization-wide transformation.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 ZErin Morrissette, MDCate Miller Goldstein7c1ae9cd-0111-4306-966d-47d8f2209755https://www.bain.com/insights/overcoming-barriers-in-primary-care-transformation-snap-chart/Health system executives share their strategic priorities for transforming primary care—and what keeps them up at night. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 ZErin Morrissette, MDCate Miller Goldsteinb39eb3d7-1dc6-42a6-82ab-99ddc3a76716https://www.bain.com/insights/retail-media-holiday-gift-that-keeps-giving-infographic/It’s the most lucrative time of the year. With holiday retail media spending surging, is your offering enough to earn you a piece of the pie?Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 ZAaron CherisStephen MewbornJackelyn LiveseyStephanie KoszykNaomi Alfordea48614d-7f78-4203-9b69-7a6a077ba7c9https://www.bain.com/insights/food-vs-fuel-why-us-sustainable-crops-are-suddenly-in-high-demand/New clean fuel incentives are reshaping US crop economics—and raising strategic risks for food companies. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZAndrew KeechJohn BlasbergSasha DuchnowskiTanja Pick878a1c09-beb5-4abb-b5da-5f186070fc0ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/scaling-ai-while-controlling-costs/AI adds complexity, but it’s also a powerful tool to control spending.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZDanielle Burgs EscobarGianni HuamanPascal GautheronMac Dinsmore32c4fa31-5a49-42c3-addd-32d72f551f90https://www.bain.com/insights/bending-the-revenue-curve-with-permiras-dipan-patel-podcast/Permira’s co-CEO shares how the firm has successfully scaled across Europe and the US in equal measure.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 ZHugh MacArthurf9b27633-5037-48cb-b0b0-1073c6df84f6https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-bains-2025-technology-report-webinar/Bain's Christophe De Vusser and David Crawford unpack the key developments reshaping technology and the ripple effects across industries.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZChristophe De VusserDavid Crawford7921cd07-3084-4ab8-9146-788a7a8c8d61https://www.bain.com/insights/how-tariffs-are-shaping-us-consumer-behavior-snap-chart/Pricing fears have eased a little, but more shoppers say they are accelerating purchases.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZLeah JohnsJoëlle de MontgolfierIan WeberFlorence Thienponte888eea0-49e4-4e10-9536-f91718bb46d8https://www.bain.com/insights/inside-the-2025-visionary-ceos-guide-to-sustainability-webinar/Bain experts discuss insights from our latest sustainability guide and how leaders can meet the moment with pragmatism.Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZJean-Charles van den BrandenMartha MoreauLeah JohnsJan Budde053ca38e-6ab4-42a7-968b-f4b781038c71https://www.bain.com/insights/microfactories-the-back-to-local-moment/Automation could allow much smaller factories to operate closer to consumers and deliver more bespoke products.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZHernan SaenzAndy PierceJeffrey CraneKaren Harris594abf13-eeed-41d5-94b7-38441f03fac7https://www.bain.com/insights/black-friday-2025-sales-forecast-snap-chart/The weekend from Black Friday through Cyber Monday could see its highest share of holiday sales yet, Bain research shows.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:00:00 ZAaron CherisStephanie KoszykIan WeberLiz Vargo740b3e08-8b65-4187-ae02-f40dde1387c0https://www.bain.com/insights/how-leaders-inspire-cracking-the-code/Inspirational leadership starts with a unique combination of high-impact strengths.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZPete GerendGregory LeStageRob GoodenoughVanessa William64261cf1-5ed5-4a9f-a47a-f40816e70829https://www.bain.com/insights/healthcare-it-investment-ai-moves-from-pilot-to-production/Revenue cycle management and clinical workflow return as providers' key priorities while payers emphasize utilization and network management.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZAaron FeinbergEric BergerCaitlin Dowling7d6beb20-e163-41d1-b9c6-aa6adf4cf01dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/per-seat-software-pricing-isnt-dead-but-new-models-are-gaining-steam/AI features force vendors to rethink pricing models, raising several tough challenges.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZEric MaltielJosh Sandberg4d50071b-08e7-4744-a835-aa2b6b4ec1a9https://www.bain.com/insights/ai-becomes-a-modular-business-platform/OpenAI’s 2025 Developer Day marked the beginning of AI’s platform phase.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZEric Sheng547f02f9-b77e-43e6-9a40-a8c9b8a8c4f4https://www.bain.com/insights/the-southeast-asia-ceos-guide-to-ai-transformation/Six lessons that can turn AI potential into a competitive edge for Southeast Asia.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:30:00 ZAadarsh BaijalMohan JayaramanHui Zhud0476b0a-5abe-4c9b-825f-2b013e612d48https://www.bain.com/insights/why-change-sticks-or-doesnt/Forget change management—successful execution is not about telling people what to do, it’s about making them want to do it.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 ZTamar Dor-NerMartin Tonerff15b4ea-6a51-4e78-857b-f09c6bf61c3dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/roshn-saudi-league-season-highlights-2024-25/RSL’s strong growth in the past two seasons has laid the foundation for long-term success.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:00:00 ZJürg Kronenberg2df851a6-490b-4dc9-9ae9-9a4a4df49cf0https://www.bain.com/insights/ceo-sessions-aaron-powell/In this inaugural podcast episode, Bain's Jimmy Allen sits down with Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell to discuss the importance of celebrating your product and your people. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 ZJames AllenAaron Powella33f3d50-3e2e-4c34-97a3-3ea7f4cdbc19https://www.bain.com/insights/technology-is-radically-reshaping-auto-economics/Digital technologies and AI are poised to increase the efficiency of automotive processes by 30%.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZBjörn NoackPedro CorreaEric ZayerDominik FoucarNiclas Vieten206c3528-ba13-4eb9-a8eb-d7cdc994f6ddhttps://www.bain.com/insights/mining-operational-excellence-from-basics-to-breakthroughs/Mining companies can unlock lasting value by getting the fundamentals right and knowing where innovation makes the greatest impact.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZNathan CampbellAlistair CorbettStuart LoveTony WalkerRosey Kaur10212f2d-7a62-4795-82da-4de892768f11https://www.bain.com/insights/sustaining-capital-from-chaos-to-discipline/Fragmented budgets, poor visibility, and missed forecasts are fixable with the right approach.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:00:00 ZLiam ConnollyStuart LoveAlistair CorbettRosey Kaur37d4eff1-4146-4d3a-80c9-409c392b6688https://www.bain.com/insights/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-2025-sales-forecast-snap-chart/Bain research shows it will be Amazon’s biggest October Prime sales event yet.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 ZAaron CherisDan BrennerStephanie KoszykLiz Vargoceb2018f-d387-462c-9ecd-c2aac837ceb8https://www.bain.com/insights/value-creation-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/Creating value is every CEO's No. 1 priority. Here's what it takes.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:30:00 ZChristophe De VusserMatthew CrupiGuy BrusselmansMartin Toner871e2904-c84c-4ee4-81c3-245dddcdd12dhttps://www.bain.com/insights/making-a-success-of-corporate-carve-outs-private-equity-international/PE-backed carve-out deals can still deliver, but it takes disciplined operational value creation to make them work.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 ZGreg SchooleyBen SiegalColleen von Eckartsberga34a1318-cd7e-4d17-98a3-5ae2875dba6fhttps://www.bain.com/insights/unlocking-the-ai-edge-in-construction-webinar/Bain partners share how top construction firms are using AI to boost productivity, accelerate delivery, and capture real value.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZKarim ShariffMahadevan SeetharamanVittorio BonoriPaolo Cerini1f71ca31-2b2a-40e0-bef2-a4ab356f684ahttps://www.bain.com/insights/how-the-boldest-innovators-stay-ahead-webinar/Bain’s Marissa Dent, alongside top executives, explores how today’s leading companies are rewriting the playbook on how innovation gets done.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 ZMarissa Dent