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Alex Liu

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Chairman Emeritus, Partner at Kearney
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Alex Liu is the Chairman Emeritus and a Partner at Kearney, leveraging decades of experience advising CEOs and boards in the communications, media, and technology sectors across 50+ countries. Educated at Yale and Harvard Business School, he was named the number one consulting firm CEO of 2023 by The Consulting Report.

Originally from Taiwan, Alex is an avid rugby fan and player. He hosts the "Joy@Work" podcast and has authored a book on the same topic, emphasizing purpose and empowerment. He begins each day with a jog to clear his head, reflecting a disciplined and mindful approach to life and work.

Unique fact: He is passionate about finding joy in consulting, a value he traces back to his familys roots in teaching and coaching.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chairman Emeritus, Partner
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Joy at Work
A central theme in his professional philosophy, Alex hosts the "Joy@Work" podcast and has authored a book on creating empowering team environments.
Leadership in AI
He co-leads an AI Executive Education Program with Carnegie Mellon University and has published articles on the intersection of artificial intelligence and leadership.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Chairman Emeritus, Partner
Kearney
4-2018 - 4-2024
Managing Partner and Chairman
Kearney
12-1996 - 4-2018
Partner
Kearney
International Business Council
World Economic Forum
7-2015 - 6-2017
Board Advisor
Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunications Group)
In the press

Media appearances

Kearney’s Alex Liu: The ‘Great Reflection’ and Finding Your Purpose. Featured in World Economic Forum
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Meet the Maestro Alex Liu, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1983 - 1985
MBA
Harvard Business School
9-1976 - 5-1980
BA
Yale University
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