Gilles Roucolle
Managing Partner and Global Head of Industries
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Gilles is a managing partner and Global Head of Industries. He also sits on our Global Leadership Team. 

With more than three decades of consulting experience, he is a visionary thinker and a lifelong learner. He is passionate about gender diversity and mentoring the next generation of talent.

Most of Gilles' work has focused on the transportation and infrastructure industries. He has undertaken multiple high-stakes strategic and operational assignments across virtually all modes of transportation, including freight and passenger railroads, airlines, logistics, postal, shipping, rail and aerospace suppliers, and for governments and financial institutions.

During his 30-year tenure at the firm, he has held a range of leadership positions at the industry practice, capability, and geographic levels.

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In 2024-2025, Gilles published a book of mobility executive interviews and insights titled Transformations in Mobility (Kogan Page edition). When he is not working, writing, or being a devoted husband, father, and friend, he loves rugby. Having played at an international level for more than 20 years, he dreams of coaching young teams when he retires.

He holds an MBA from INSEAD, a Master of Science from École Centrale Paris, and a degree in economics from Paris-Sorbonne University.