OC&C Strategy Consultants Promotes Harry Ingram to Partner
The Boston-based firm elevates Harry Ingram to oversee the expansion of its U.S. B2B business services practice.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Business Strategy
OC&C Strategy Consultants has promoted Harry Ingram to partner in its Boston office. Ingram, who joined the firm in 2024, will now lead efforts to expand the company's B2B practice across the United States.
Why it matters
The appointment positions the firm to bolster its industrial products and business services offerings. Ingram is expected to leverage his background in commercial diligence to strengthen the firm's domestic market presence.
Harry Ingram brings over 15 years of consulting and engineering experience to the partner role. He previously served as an associate partner at Bain & Company for eight years.
The players
Harry Ingram
He is a newly appointed partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants who previously held roles at Bain & Company and New England Hydropower Company.
Richard Schwartz
He is a Boston-based partner hired by OC&C Strategy Consultants.
OC&C Strategy Consultants
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in London, this management consulting firm employs 800 people globally.
The details
Ingram previously led the firm's AI transformation and managed various strategy and commercial diligence engagements. His professional background includes tenure as a manager of engineering at New England Hydropower Company and as a field engineer at Schlumberger.
Timeline
OC&C Strategy Consultants was founded in 1987.
Harry Ingram joined the firm in 2024.
The firm announced the promotion on October 30, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership change aligns with the firm's AI transformation strategy initiated by Ingram to drive operational efficiency. It positions the consultancy to compete more aggressively in the U.S. B2B market against larger legacy firms.
Corporate clients in the industrial and business services sectors may see a more focused approach to AI-driven commercial strategy in their upcoming engagements. The firm's expansion could also increase local recruitment opportunities for consultants in the Boston area.
The takeaway
Management consulting firms often prioritize leaders with deep technical and operational backgrounds to lead specialized practices. Industry professionals can expect a continued focus on integrating AI tools into commercial diligence and strategy workflows.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Consulting.
