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Adam Papania

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Partner at Bain & Company
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Adam Papania is a Partner in Bain & Companys Atlanta office, leading initiatives within the Airlines, Aerospace & Defense, and Advanced Manufacturing practices. He specializes in performance improvement, M&A, and corporate strategy, with a deep focus on the decarbonization of aviation. He holds a BS in Physics and a BA in English literature from The University of Dallas.

Beyond his corporate strategy work, Adam has a distinct background in hard sciences and international experience. He holds certifications in the Chinese language and previously worked in product management and supply chain in both the US and China. His academic research involved physics and nanotechnology at Georgia Tech.

Unique fact: Before his MBA at INSEAD, Adam co-authored multiple scientific publications on using neural networks to model electromagnetic microactuators.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Aviation Decarbonization
He is a recognized expert and author on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and creating realistic paths to net-zero emissions for the commercial aviation industry.
Aerospace & Defense
As a leader in Bain's practice, he advises major commercial and defense OEMs, airlines, and financial investors on strategy and performance.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Partner
Bain & Company
1-2021 - 1-2024
Associate Partner
Bain & Company
5-2019 - 12-2020
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
8-2018 - 5-2019
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
8-2017 - 8-2018
Manager
Bain & Company
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Adam Papania - Management Consultant | Bain & Company. Featured in Bain & Company
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Education
2014 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
INSEAD
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The University of Dallas
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The University of Dallas
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