UCL School of Management

Guest lecture

New Technologies & Innovation Speaker Series with Rahul Sood - Global Business and Transformation Leader

Date

Wednesday, 22 October 2025
11:30 GMT – 13:00 GMT
Location
Description

Rahul Sood, a global business and transformation leader at  Boston Consulting Group (BCG), will be joining UCL School of Management this October as part of the New Technologies & Innovation Speaker Series.

Rahul will present a keynote speech titled 'From Pilots to Enterprise Value: Making GenAI Work as an Operating Model, Not Just a Plug-In.' The presentation will address strategies for organisations to transition from pilot projects and proofs-of-concept to integrating emerging technologies as core components of operating models. Drawing on practical examples from global transformation initiatives, the speech will examine methods for scaling change, establishing long-term value, and fostering innovation-driven growth.

With over three years of experience in senior managerial roles at BCG, Rahul is a passionate leader who dedicates his time to help organisations restructure their operations to help create value in society. Founded in 1963, BCG is a renowned global strategy consulting firm that collaborates with leaders across business and society to address some of their most pressing challenges. The firm’s approach emphasises fostering growth and securing a sustainable competitive advantage, all while promoting positive societal impact. By integrating extensive industry expertise with advanced capabilities in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and organisational change, BCG’s mission centres on enabling clients to achieve long-term success. This is accomplished through aligning leadership vision, refining operating models, leveraging innovative technology, and developing talent to deliver meaningful, enduring results.

Agenda:

  • 11:30 GMT - Doors open
  • 11:45 GMT - Welcome
  • 11:50 GMT - Keynote speech by Rahul Sood
  • 12:30 GMT - Q&A with audience
  • 12:40 GMT - Networking
  • 13:10 GMT - Event concludes 

Open to
All students
All School of Management students
Alumni
Staff
Last updated Tuesday, 2 September 2025