In this episode of the HKUST MBA podcast, Prof. Stephen Shih, Associate Dean of the HKUST MBA, sits down with Keith Bevans—Partner and Executive Vice President, Global Head of Consultant Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence at Bain & Company—for a candid conversation that examines what’s changing—and what’s staying the same—in the world of consulting.
Keith, a Bain veteran with over two decades of experience, shares his journey from engineering graduate to strategic leader at one of the world’s top consulting firms. The conversation dives into the most pressing big picture questions facing the industry today: Will AI replace consultants? How is Bain helping clients rethink strategy and operations in the age of AI? What kind of talent is Bain looking for in a tech-driven world?
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Keith also answers questions on the MBA recruiting process at Bain and introduces 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐧, Bain’s pre-MBA education program for incoming first-year MBA students. Organized by Bain’s recruiting team, the program runs throughout the summer before MBA programs begin. It’s a unique opportunity to engage with Bain’s people, culture, and work before stepping into the MBA journey. We encourage incoming HKUST MBA students curious about consulting to check out this program and get a head start on learning about different careers.

Whether you're exploring a career in consulting or curious about how AI is reshaping the industry, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.