As a transformation-focused executive, Neil Bansal has built a career guiding complex organizations to thrive in moments of change spanning three global industries. From advising Fortune 100 clients to leading large-scale transformations in-house, he’s spent two decades influencing organizations to rethink what’s possible — often in the face of disruption. Neil’s journey includes influential roles at McKinsey & Company, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and BNP Paribas, where he spearheaded a $750 million transformation across retail and institutional banking.
Beyond his many influential roles, Neil led the analytics, insights, & strategy at Constellation Brands (beer, wines, & spirits), where he launched the company’s first digital transformation. Following this success, he took on the role of Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Foot Locker, where he led initiatives that unlocked over $400 million in cost efficiencies while modernizing the brand’s global footprint. Today, as the AI and digital operating partner at OMERS Private Equity, Neil guides portfolio companies in building real capabilities that generate measurable value, grounded in a deep belief in empowering teams to create high-performing, future-ready organizations.
From boardrooms to frontline teams, Neil’s leadership philosophy blends analytical rigor, agility, and empathy. The Brownestone Group spoke with Neil to explore the defining moments of his career, his approach to driving sustainable value, and the mindset required to lead during times of reinvention.
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