Zachary Jacobson
Principal
Zach brings to the firm nine years of consulting experience from a variety of industries across the globe. At Lotis Blue, he helps clients define and achieve their business strategy through data analytics, business model and operating model design. Zach has a strong belief that research and data analytics are key factors in bringing forth better client solutions for accelerating their profitable growth. He enjoys translating complex business issues and advanced analytics into understandable and actionable insights to drive key decisions across the organization.
Prior to joining our team, Zach worked at a global immigration firm in their finance and accounting department. Working at this small start-up, Zach took on many responsibilities, including developing common practice processes. While reporting directly to the CEO, CFO, and head of accounting, he gained valuable insights into the “big picture” of business.
Zach earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, concentrating his studies in Strategy and Finance. Zach has also earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in finance and business management with an emphasis on entrepreneurship from DePaul University.
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