Boston Consulting Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation engagement
BCG ended work for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after reports questioned the scope, authorization, billing, and governance of the engagement. The firm characterized the work as unauthorized at senior levels and dismissed two senior partners who had overseen it.
2025
Gaza redevelopment and relocation modeling
Reports described BCG modeling redevelopment, reconstruction, and relocation scenarios for Gaza, including financial incentives for Palestinians to leave the territory. Humanitarian organizations and officials criticized the work as potentially facilitating permanent displacement, and some partners reviewed or suspended collaboration with BCG.
2024
Saudi Arabia advisory scrutiny
BCG's work connected to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program and a feasibility assessment for a possible 2030 FIFA World Cup bid prompted scrutiny of consulting relationships with the Saudi government and questions about disclosure of financial arrangements.
2020
Angola and Isabel dos Santos-related work
Reporting examined BCG assignments for Angola's state petroleum company Sonangol and for a jewelry business associated with Isabel dos Santos. The coverage raised questions about politically connected clients, offshore entities, and the ethical responsibilities of consultants working in countries facing severe inequality and poverty.
New Karolinska Solna hospital controversy
Swedish investigative reporting criticized the cost and governance of consulting associated with the New Karolinska Solna hospital. It also discussed potential conflicts involving former consultants and questioned whether the value-based health-care model promoted in the project had been sufficiently tested.