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Bain & Company appoints Nicolas Willemot to lead global Consumer Products practice

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Bain & Company, Inc. hired Nicolas Willemot as Global Head of Consumer Products practice on Jan 5th '26.

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Bain & Company appoints Nicolas Willemot to lead global Consumer Products practice. News provided by. Appointment underscores Bain's commitment to helping consumer goods leaders navigate disruption and deliver scalable AI-powered solutions BOSTON, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Bain & Company today announced the appointment of Nicolas Willemot as Global Head of its Consumer Products practice. The move reinforces the firm's commitment to helping the world's leading consumer goods companies navigate disruption and achieve sustainable growth. As leader of Bain's global Consumer Products practice, Nicolas will guide the firm's efforts to help clients accelerate growth amid rapidly evolving consumer expectations, accelerate digital and AI adoption, and modernize operating models for the new era. "Nicolas is a deeply trusted client leader who combines commercial rigor and intellectual strength with a forward-looking view of technology and consumer behavior," said Laura Miles, Bain & Company's chief client officer and global head of industries. "He brings to his new position a strong track record of serving clients across categories and regions. Under his leadership, the Consumer Products practice will continue to empower our clients to move faster, scale smarter, and grow more sustainably." In his new role, Nicolas will advance Bain's vision for the next era of consumer...

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Executive hire

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Person
Nicolas WillemotGlobal Head of Consumer Products practice
Takes effect
Jan 5, 2026
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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  • management

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Confidence
25%
Detected
Jan 5, 2026
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