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Richard Lichtenstein

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Operating Partner, Head of Data Science and AI at Berkshire Partners
📍 New York, New York, United States

Richard Lichtenstein is an Expert Partner and Chief Private Equity Data Officer at Bain & Companys Boston office. A Harvard University graduate, he specializes in using advanced analytics and proprietary data sources to improve private equity due diligence and post-acquisition strategies, leading thousands of diligences.

He shows a strong interest in innovative philanthropic models, especially those designed to generate significant benefits for the education sector. He is enthusiastic about seeing such creative approaches applied to other fields to drive positive change.

He leads Bains "Test for Results" product, helping companies execute world-class A/B testing and establish centers of excellence.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Operating Partner, Head of Data Science and AI
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York, New York, United States
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PE Due Diligence
Leads efforts to integrate advanced tools and over 50 unique data sources into the diligence process for top private equity firms.
Advanced Analytics
A leader in Bain's Advanced Analytics practice, he focuses on applying sophisticated data analysis to drive value creation for businesses.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Operating Partner, Head of Data Science and AI
Berkshire Partners
9-2023
Advisor
Pixii
10-2009 - 1-2026
Senior Expert Partner & Chief Private Equity Data Officer
Bain & Company
8-2004 - 7-2007
Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
In the press

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Ep.40: Richard Lichtenstein, Bain & Company. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Episode 40: Richard Lichtenstein of Bain & Company. Featured in How to SaaS
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Education
2007 - 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Columbia Business School
2000 - 2004
AB/SM
Harvard University
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