Arthur D. Little has appointed Dereck Ji as the new managing partner of its China business.
The new country leader brings over 30 years of working experience in mainland China to the role, most of which he gained in the strategy and management consulting industry.
Commenting on his new role, Ji said: “I’m very excited to be joining such a reputable firm as Arthur D. Little and look forward to bringing my skills and expertise to the team. Arthur D. Little is well positioned to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients that address their unique challenges and help them achieve their business objectives.”
Based in the Shanghai office, Ji has a wealth of experience on topics including strategy, regional economic development, business transformation, and ESG and sustainability. His track record spans working with Chinese state-owned enterprises, public sector organisations, and private sector enterprises, including in the real estate sector.
Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Ji worked at fellow global consulting firms PA Consulting, Roland Berger, and EY-Parthenon. At EY-Parthenon, Ji was a partner and leader of the Strategy practice. Leading a team of strategy consultants, he delivered numerous projects in city development and regional economic development areas for leading cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, and Shenyang.
During his time Roland Berger, Ji was a senior practitioner, and a key member of the team that established its public service practice in China.
Ignacio Garcia Alves, Chairman and CEO at ADL, comments: “We are pleased to have Dereck join our team in China as he brings with him a wealth of expertise and experience in the industry, as well as invaluable insight into the local markets. His vast experience in the public sector, real estate, and sustainability, as well as his extensive work with state-owned enterprises, will strengthen our capabilities in providing top-tier consultancy services to our clients in China.”
Arthur D. Little has been active in the Chinese market since the early 2000s. The firm operates out of offices in Shanghai and Beijing.
Sourced from Consultancy.asia