As a partner in Kearney’s communications, media, and technology practice, Enrico Bianco is passionate about working on leading-edge topics, solving challenging issues, and growing his team. “I aim to be a people grower, living a balanced life focused on diversity and inclusion,” he says.

An inspiring leader, Enrico shares innovative ideas and values while helping companies improve their commercial effectiveness. His focus is on national and international companies, private equity portfolio companies, and financial sponsors. He is passionate about working on large, transformative projects where he can unlock powerful opportunities and achieve a tangible impact. “I am fascinated about technology and progress, so I especially enjoy working on these topics across industries—from telecom and healthcare to business services,” he says. His most memorable project was the merger of two large telco operators in Italy. “It was a grueling but extremely formative experience, living inside-out as part of the creation of a new national champion,” he says.

Having joined Kearney right before the firm’s management buyout in 2005, Enrico is a true Kearney original. “I’ve seen various units reconnect like neurons of the same brain,” he says. “I value connecting with other partners and teams and working across regions. I love the bonds we immediately create when we visit another unit.” He was drawn to Kearney because of the firm’s collaborative culture and respect for people. “We have freedom to pursue our passions and our own career paths,” he says.

Over the years, he has learned to share his perspective with his clients, even if it’s unsettling. “I encourage them to think in new ways—daring them to change their mindset with provocative ideas,” he says. “Personally, this means always challenging myself to bring the best of me and my ideas to my clients, getting out of the comfort zone of predefined recipes.”

“I’ve learned many lessons along the way,” he says. “Maybe the biggest one is to never stop learning from the people around you—friends, colleagues, and clients—and remember that behind every challenge is a personal or human issue that needs to be solved first.”

Enrico earned his master’s degree in engineering with a concentration in management and finance from Polytechnic University of Turin and his MBA from INSEAD. During his studies and before joining Kearney he worked for Merrill Lynch and other major financial institutions in London, Paris, and New York—cultivating his passion for finance and M&A.