Elena Belov, Partner
New York
"My superpower is my adaptability. I have lived on four different continents—the moving has increased my ability to adapt to new situations and be extremely flexible across cultural differences. It has enabled me to find a common language with people from all walks of life, and to always be open to evolution and change."
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Karina Swette, Partner
Houston
Superpower:
"My superpower is being a sponsor. Sponsorship was critical to me not just for guidance and pushing me, but also for helping me get great opportunities and singing my praises. Now I make sure to do the same for others."
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Elizabeth Southerlan, Principal
New York
Superpower:
"My superpower is tapping into my energy for two of my biggest passions—transforming our healthcare system and achieving gender (and human!) parity—to create impact. Combining my passion and expertise allows me to craft creative solutions for both client and Oliver Wyman challenges. Oh yeah, and I’m creating a human."
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Michelle Hill, Vice President
Detroit
Superpower:
"My superpower is my confidence. My experience working with broad and diverse cultures across the globe allows me to be empathetic and own my unique background, finding ways forward amongst differences and sharing my knowledge. By balancing the needs of all, I help teams achieve more together than they could individually."
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Martina Weimert, Partner
Paris
Superpower:
"My superpower is my passion for my work. I combine this energy with my strong understanding of the banking sector in order to produce thoughtful solutions to complicated problems. It also helps me collaborate successfully with my colleagues and clients, as I deeply care about the work that I am doing."
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Hannah Reid, Regional Head of Human Capital Operations
London
Superpower:
"My superpower is empowering others. Because I have been fortunate enough to have many people encourage me, I actively seek to use the position I am in to champion and celebrate others—I take genuine joy in celebrating others and advocating for them loudly whenever and wherever I can."
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"My superpower is my compassion towards others with different experiences than me. The Refugee Hiring Initiative at Oliver Wyman has helped refugees integrate into the local workforce and has offered humbling insights into the challenges faced by refugee candidates. But, every success story has proved extremely rewarding."
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Lyndsay Anderson, Head of Refugee Hiring Initiative
Dubai
Ana Carla Abrão, Market Leader for Brazil
São Paulo
Superpower:
"My superpower is my dedication. I've worked in the financial markets, in both the private and public sectors, and now lead Oliver Wyman in Brazil. I hope this inspires other girls to forge their own path. On top of everything, I have 4 wonderful children who are my motivation to keep working hard and do my best to contribute to a better place for them and for everyone on our wonderful planet."
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Sayli Chitre, Engagement Manager
London
Superpower:
"My superpower is perseverance. Right from the age of 5, when I started rigorous training to be a certified classical dancer, I developed the ability to persevere and persist through whatever life throws at me. It has served me very well over the years. I tap into this superpower when the going gets tough and I need to be tough to get going."
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Deborah O'Neill, UK Head of Digital
London
Superpower:
"My superpower is my ability to effectively collaborate. My work requires bringing business and technology stakeholders together who often don’t speak the same language and aren’t used to working together on a day-to-day basis. I am a firm believer that cake, coffee, and conversation in a neutral studio setting can make all the difference! "
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Rebecca Blunt, Regional Head of Graduate Recruiting
Singapore
Superpower:
"My superpower is championing the under-represented. I have the privilege of helping the firm attract and retain the most capable people, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, personality type, or upbringing. I come from a modest background and am passionate about helping a diverse group of people find their home at a firm that has given me so many opportunities thus far."
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