"I transferred to Tokyo as a Manager, after having started my career in London. As the office was smaller, I had to take on more office management responsibilities. I also had to manage workload across the kinds of peaks and troughs that are typically smoothed out in larger systems. The resulting challenges forced me to explore alternatives and, ultimately, more effective approaches to case delivery. In Japan, I advised several foreign-based clients who were struggling to establish and manage operations there. These experiences allowed me to develop a proper understanding of how and why these kinds of problems materialize – and to appreciate how they might be overcome."

- Tom, Manager, Europe

"I have worked in three L.E.K. locations – the U.K., China and Australia. This unique experience has helped me to leverage the strengths of some of L.E.K.’s most entrepreneurial practices around the world. It has also provided me with first-hand insight into cultures, sectors and advisory techniques that support a differentiated proposition and perspective for L.E.K.’s clients wherever they are based. My work across multiple locations has also reinforced my network of senior relationships within L.E.K.’s global business – the important foundation of the trusted working relationships that L.E.K. needs internally to serve the cross-border needs of our multinational clients."

- Steve, Partner, Asia-Pacific

"After four years of consulting experience at L.E.K. post business school, I thought I could benefit from direct industry experience. In February 2010, I left L.E.K. to join Barclays, working at the COO office of the investment bank, where I was involved in a number of growth and optimization initiatives. I re-joined L.E.K. in 2013 as a Principal, focusing on financial services, as my long-term interests involved working as an advisor. This industry experience gave me a strong understanding of how large organizations operate, how to get things done and how organizations perceive external advisors. The strong functional experience I developed also gives me extra credibility as a senior advisor."

- Diogo, Partner, Europe