Alumni: Americas

North American Alumni Newsletter

• August 2010
• February 2010
• December 2009
• September 2009
• June 2009
• February 2009

Upcoming Events

We have hosted several well-attended Alumni events during the past few years, and we look forward to an enjoyable evening of socializing and great food in the cool Texas fall weather!  If you would like additional information about this year’s event, please contact the Dallas office at 972-559-1111 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Past Alumni Events

Chicago Networking Reception
23 July 2010
Rivers Restaurant, Chicago

The Midwest’s sweltering heat and humidity did not keep Chicago area alumni from enjoying A.T. Kearney hospitality on the outdoor patio at Rivers Restaurant on a steamy summer evening. Guests included Fred Steingraber, Mary Marttila, Rich Miskewicz, Detlef Koska and Jeff Johnson—among others.

Boston Alumni Get-Together
03 June 2010
Cambridge, MA 02142

Last month, amid the clink of wine glasses and the chatter of old friends, A.T. Kearney’s Boston area alumni community came together for the Cambridge Office’s first alumni gathering of 2010. 18 alumni from 5 different Kearney offices attended, joined by 10 Cambridge current employees. In addition to a firm update from Cambridge officers Mike Wise, Bob Willen, and Ken Lee, attendees enjoyed a reception at Technique, the restaurant of the nearby Le Cordon Bleu culinary academy.

The alumni team also used the gathering to pilot a new event format – ‘Alumni Roundtables’ – which gave alumni a forum to share critiques and ideas on the firm’s alumni programming. The discussion in Cambridge was engaging, frank, and productive, and we look forward to hosting additional roundtable discussions in other North American offices over the course of the next year. In the meantime, the alumni team welcomes any feedback on alumni communications and programming that you may have – please feel free to email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we’ll put you in touch with the appropriate team member.

The Cambridge office and alumni team extend their ‘thanks’ to those who attended and shared their ideas. We’re already looking forward to hosting a second alumni event this Winter!

New York Office Spring 2010 Alumni Event
20 May 2010 - New York Office
The New York Office hosted its spring Alumni Event on Thursday, May 20th. The event was attended by 40 alumni from 1988 to 2007, and 15 current employees. Attendees enjoyed mingling and catching up over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Thanks to all the alumni who joined us; we hope to see you again at our Fall event.

2010 A.T. Kearney Pacific Northwest Alumni Reception Recap
6 May 2010 - Seattle
On May 6th 2010 we hosted our first ever alumni reception in Seattle for our former colleagues now living in the Pacific Northwest. Eleven A.T. Kearney alumni from the ‘classes’ of 1978 to 2009 attended the event held at the hip Purple Café and Bar. Thank you to all who made it, it was fantastic to reconnect again!

Firm Update and Happy Hour
15 January 2010 - Chicago
The Chicago office hosted an Alumni Meet & Greet at the Metropolitan club in downtown Chicago on January 15. The casual get together included a presentation by North America Unit Leader, John Yoshimura, on the “State of the Firm”. John presented a summary of the North America unit’s financial performance in 2009 and shared the firm’s key focus areas for 2010 and beyond. We had a great turnout with more than 50 alumni attending. Attendees had questions on the outlook for the consulting industry in the years ahead, the firm’s diversity initiatives and insights from the latest Global Business Policy Council (GBPC) research. Attendance at these events has grown significantly since we started organizing them last year. We hope this trend continues and more of our alumni join us to reminisce and catch up.

New York Office 2009 Alumni Connect
6 November 2009
The New York Office hosted its annual Alumni Connect event, which was attended by 55 alumni from 1987 to 2007, and 35 current employees. Attendees enjoyed mingling and catching up over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, as well as a riveting presentation on “The World in 2025” by Martin Walker, Senior Director of the Global Business Policy Council.

Atlanta Alumni Paintball Even
24 October 2009
Aiming to host a unique event for alumni and introduce a bit of fun into the equation, the Atlanta office hosted an alumni paintball event in late October. The event was well attended by alumni, consultants, summer offerees, and family. A fun (and messy) time was had by all!

Atlanta alumni event group photo following a few rounds of paintball.

Toronto Office Alumni
24 October 2009
The Toronto office hosted its 2009 Alumni event on October 24th at the Cooks on Eight restaurant in downtown Toronto. More than 40 Alumni and 16 employees attended the event. One alumnus even flew in from Winnipeg for the event (Hendrik Lessle). Thanks to all the alumni that came out to join us for this event. We hope to see you next year!

Dallas Office Alumni Meet & Greet
24 October 2009
The Dallas office hosted an Alumni Meet & Greet at Popolos Café. We had a great turnout with 44 Consultant Alumni and guests attending the event. The alumni group included more than 10 former A.T. Kearney Partners and Principals. It was a time to reminisce about the past, discuss the present and connect for the future.

Alumni Summer Happy Hour
21 August 2009
Chicago alumni spent a pleasant summer evening reconnecting and enjoying each others’ company at a social event held at Rivers restaurant overlooking the Chicago River.

Cambridge Office Alumni Event
16 July 2009
Alumni in the Boston area enjoyed an evening of IC Sharing followed by a reception with members of the North American Leadership Team.

Partner Alumni Reunion
26-28 June 2009
Partners from around the globe gathered in Chicago for a reunion that featured an update on the firm, as well as reflection on broader economic conditions, and informal presentations by our former partners on their current activities. It was particularly rewarding and heartwarming to hear so many of our alumni talk about the special memories they have of our firm and the collegial culture that continues to make this a great place.

Chicago Office Alumni Event
17 April 2009
More than 30 alumni, including Fred Steingraber (chairman emeritus), Luca Ottinetti (principal), Therese Rowley (associate) and Tim Weitzer (manager) participated in Chicago’s first alumni event of the year. The program featured presentations on Complexity Management and Innovation Management, and included lively discussion with the audience, followed by a networking reception.

Thanks to Chicago Alumni for participating in the 2009 Chicago-land Alumni Survey!

Alumni living in the Chicago area were surveyed recently via e-mail to get their take on the alumni program. We heard from more than 20 percent of the alumni, both consulting and non-consulting. Our Chicago alumni say they are very interested in connecting with the firm and maintaining an ongoing relationship, including opportunities for collaboration.

The A.T. Kearney team appreciates the input and many suggestions are already in the works, such as:

• Providing a variety of networking events, both social and intellectual capital briefings - Watch for upcoming events in the NA Alumni Newsletter and event emails
• Ensuring communication and events each quarter for ongoing connection
• Continuing to improve the alumni website and password-protected directory - Check out our new alumni registration and update your information here

New York Office Alumni Event – The Office-Warming
27 March 2009
A brand new office and the opportunity to visit with former colleagues were the highlights of the March 27 event. The office is located in Times Square.

Past Alumni Event Archive