He focuses on Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia, advising on business strategies and performance, restructuring issues, business plan development, and more.
ORINDA, CA, August 22, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Laurence W. Berger has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by years of financial and banking expertise, Mr. Berger excels as a senior adviser with McKinsey & Company. In this capacity, he focuses on Southeast Asia, primarily Indonesia, advising on business strategies and performance, restructuring issues, business plan development, and more. Additionally, he collaborates with senior partners to support and enhance relationships. Previously, Mr. Berger worked for Kidder, Peabody & Co. as the senior vice president of sales from 1986 until 1990.
During the early stages of his career, Mr. Berger gained valuable expertise in corporate finance and capital markets in management positions with JP Morgan. Before establishing himself professionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and international relations from Claremont McKenna College. Subsequently, Mr. Berger expanded his professional knowledge by completing an MBA in corporate finance at the University of California, Berkeley, and coursework toward a doctoral degree in financial reporting at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Driven to remain abreast of changes in the field, Mr. Berger aligns himself with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association. In conjunction with his work, Mr. Berger contributes to his community as finance director of the Orinda Community Foundation, an advisory director of The Asia Foundation, and a Save the Children Foundation member.
One of the most significant periods in Mr. Berger’s career was his involvement with McKinsey during the Asian financial crisis of the late nineties and the turn of the century. He played a crucial role in restructuring the banking systems in Indonesia, Thailand, and Korea, which involved merging institutions, closing unsuccessful ones, and reviving the countries’ banking systems. His work with the Central Bank of Indonesia in developing a long-term plan for its financial market and his invitation by Seoul’s mayor to join the City’s Financial Markets Commission are also standout moments in his career.
Looking ahead, Mr. Berger intends to continue adding value to McKinsey & Company’s work in Southeast Asia and utilize strategic relationships to support the work of nongovernmental organizations.
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