Greg Portell
Top Consultant Honoree – Strategy & Transformation – Large Firm
Greg Portell is lead partner of global markets for Kearney, where he helps leading companies adapt to shifting consumer expectations and evolving shareholder priorities. He specializes in orchestrating large-scale strategy and transformation programs that strengthen competitive positioning and build differentiated execution capabilities. Greg's work spans rapid earnings expansion—both top- and bottom-line growth—activist shareholder engagement, and organizational empowerment across consumer-centric industries. He partners closely with senior leadership teams to translate ambition into measurable enterprise value, aligning strategic direction with disciplined execution.
A recognized thought leader, Greg is a regular contributor to Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo! Finance, The Wall Street Journal, and other leading media outlets, where he provides perspective on business performance, consumer trends, and critical market shifts. He also speaks frequently on emerging issues facing senior executives as they navigate disruption and drive sustainable growth. Greg believes consulting should not simply respond to change but help equip organizations with the operating models, metrics, and capabilities required to succeed in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
What would you say has been the biggest factor in your success so far?
The biggest factor in my success is my ability to blend client objectives with the internal and external talent needed to thrive in a complex environment. By bringing together teams and themes, I help my clients benefit from the energy of a diverse talent base.
What do you enjoy most about your career in the consulting industry?
The opportunities to learn and grow consistently throughout my career have been a true blessing. Consulting allows me to work with the best clients on their biggest challenges, all with a supporting cast of immense talent.
What is your proudest achievement to date?
Watching clients and teammates find their next level of success and knowing that I played a small part in that story. There is a point in every transformation where the results are announced and are recognized by those outside the bubble. Secondarily, when people on our team get new opportunities outside the firm, it reinforces the success we have created. The pride from these validations is hard to beat.
What's the best advice you've ever been given?
Try everything once, and do the fun things twice.
What does this recognition mean to you?
It is an incredible honor to be recognized by peers in my industry.
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