Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to developing and supporting female colleagues as they become leaders at L.E.K. Consulting and beyond. Managing Director and global co-head of L.E.K.’s industrials practice Carol Wingard discusses her personal career journey with Source Global Consulting, and offers practical insights into how women can forge a successful career in professional services. Read more

The L.E.K. Women’s Network (WN) underscores our ongoing journey to drive diversity and inclusion. WN leadership has created myriad initiatives and programs — from mentoring to social activities to open-forum discussions — to help everyone within the firm understand the role gender plays in the workplace and to provide knowledge that enables us to support each other in our daily lives and work. Read more.

Jon Piper, Americas

"I transitioned out of the military as a junior officer right at the department head/company commander level. The Consultant role at L.E.K. closely parallels the level of responsibility I would have had if I had stayed in…setting the vision and direction for the broader team with three to four hard-charging college graduates working for me to translate my guidance and direction into material progress. The ‘soft skills’ of management, delegation and leadership are critical to success at L.E.K., and ex-military MBAs have that in spades."

- Eric, Partner, Americas

"As a transitioning service member, I sought a broad exposure to the business world, and L.E.K.’s generalist consulting model offered the best fit. I wanted to maintain a leadership role, and L.E.K. offered the chance to lead case teams on a day-to-day basis as a young consultant. I was also attracted to L.E.K.’s variety of industries, which challenged me to use the military’s 'adapt and overcome' framework to find solutions to problems that weren’t always obvious."

- Michael, Consultant, Americas

"The L.E.K. Women’s Network in London has been an excellent forum to build relationships with senior staff across the company, and I have found this internal network to be an invaluable source of professional advice. The network organizes interesting guest speakers, and is an opportunity to inform discussion of how – culturally and operationally – L.E.K. can better support the needs of female employees."

- Elizabeth, Associate Consultant, Europe

"The L.E.K. Women’s Network has provided me with an opportunity to connect with other women at L.E.K. in both formal and informal settings. On the formal side, we’ve had guest speakers come in and conduct workshops on managing career development, and on the informal side, I’ve been the leader of a discussion group where we share strategies for maintaining work/life balance. The Women’s Network has also given me the chance to deepen relationships with other women at the firm in both a mentor and mentee capacity – all around, an important part of my L.E.K. experience."

- Lindsay, Manager, Americas