About Elena
Senior Strategy & Transformation Consultant with 9+ years at BCG and Kearney, 2 years in corporate (P&G) and 2 years founding and scaling a start-up. Experienced across Retail & Consumer, Culture, Tourism, and Education, with deep expertise in Strategy, Transformation, Operations, and Growth. I help organizations design and execute strategies, optimize operations, and drive measurable business impact.
Available immediately for short-term, interim, or project-based engagements across the UK and Europe, including Growth, Transformation, M&A and Due Diligence projects. Flexible with on-site, travel and remote assignments. Get in touch to discuss how I can help deliver results fast.
English
Native or bilingual
Italian
Conversational
French
Basic
Arabic
Basic
Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)
Experience
- Independent Strategy& Transformation ConsultantIndependent Strategy& Transformation ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSNovember 2025 - Today (9 months)London, United Kingdom• Advising corporates, scale-ups and public sector organisations on strategy and transformation initiatives through project-based, fractional and advisory engagements• Supporting investor-led commercial due diligence, market assessment and strategic review engagements
- ELESSE LIVINGFounder & Managing DirectorAugust 2023 - December 2025 (2 years and 4 months)London, UKE-commerce platform for curated artisan homewares• Launched & scaled a digital retail venture, owning end-to-end strategy and execution across concept, brand, content, sourcing, logistics, and omni-channel growth marketing• Curated a global supplier & artist network of 50+, supporting them in capacity building and alignment to market• Managed global sourcing, logistics and import/export across 7+ countries• Achieved profitability and secured features in key media outlets (e.g. House & Garden, Vogue)• Operated the business on a flexible / part-time basis during maternity leave – Sep 2024 – Nov 2025
- BCG (BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP)Sr. Project Leader (Strategy & Transformation / Culture, Tourism & Education)April 2022 - August 2023 (1 year and 4 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Led strategy and transformation engagements across culture, tourism & education for GCC public sector clients• Led the development of an investment attraction strategy for a GCC culture gov’t entity• Led the development of a strategy & operating model for a Culture & Education focused public sector entity• Led the set-up and operation of a Strategic Support Office for the Vice-Minister of Education of a GCC country• Led the development & activation of a national partnerships strategy for a GCC country’s Ministry of Culture• Led business development efforts across culture, tourism & education, supporting client acquisition and growth
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Education
- CEMS MSc in International ManagementNational University of Singapore, Business School2013
- MSc in International ManagementBocconi University, Milan2012