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Leadership Team

Partner – Boston

John O’Reilly

John leads Alliance’s Private Equity and M&A practices, bringing 25+ years of diverse experience across consulting, corporate leadership, and academia.

His unique background spans top-tier strategy consulting, Fortune 500 marketing leadership, and Harvard Business School faculty roles.

A sought-after industry speaker and published case study author, John helps private equity firms and corporate clients navigate complex transactions and value creation strategies.

His cross-functional expertise bridges boardroom strategy with operational execution.

Experience and Education:

John began his career in advertising at Benton & Bowles before holding senior marketing roles at General Cinema. After transitioning to consulting with Bain & Company, he served as Managing Director at Knightsbridge Associates.

His academic contributions include faculty work at Harvard Business School.