Biography
Hans-Paul studied economics, business administration, and Chinese, receiving a Diploma from the University of Bochum, an MA from Yale University, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford.
After university, Hans-Paul worked as an Assistant Manager at Commerzbank in Corporate Finance and International Syndication.
Hans-Paul Bürkner joined BCG in Germany in 1981. He headed the global Financial Services Practice from 1996-2003 and was elected CEO and President in 2003, serving until 2012. Today, Hans-Paul Bürkner is global Chair Emeritus and Senior Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group.