Zhdan is passionate about unlocking people’s potential by leveraging good learning practices and technology. He has been with BCG since 2017 and is a member of the BCG U executive team leading Learning Technology and Learning design. In addition to that he works with BCG PIPE (Principal Investors and Private Equity) practice providing expertise on EdTech deals and investments. Prior to BCG Zhdan led Finance and Strategy at a Top-3 University and held leadership roles in client education & customer success at Top-10 Asset Management Companies in Russia. Co-author of several BCG publications on L&D and a book “Effective University Management: New Approach”. Zhdan holds an MBA degree from UVA (Darden) and a degree in Finance from REA Plekhanov. Zhdan lives in Orange County, California with his wife and 10-year-old rising engineer.