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Orit Gadiesh
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| אורית גדיש | |
Gadiesh in 2010
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Orit Grunfeld
January 31, 1951 Haifa, Israel
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| Citizenship | Israeli United States |
| Alma mater | Hebrew University of Jerusalem (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Management consultant |
| Employer | Chairman of Bain & Company |
| Spouse(s) | Grenville Byford |
Orit Gadiesh (Hebrew: אורית גדיש) is a very important business leader. She is from both Israel and the United States. Since 1993, she has been the Chairman of Bain & Company, a big company that helps other businesses.
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About Orit Gadiesh
Early Life and Education
Orit Gadiesh was born in Haifa, Israel, on January 31, 1951. Her father, Falk Gadiesh, was a Colonel in the Israel Defense Forces (the Israeli army). Her mother, Pninah, was a nurse. When she was young, her family changed their last name to Gadiesh.
After finishing school, Orit served in the Israeli army. She worked in the office of a high-ranking officer named Ezer Weizman. Later, she went to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1975.
Orit then continued her studies at Harvard Business School in the United States. She graduated in 1977 and was one of the top students in her class. She even won a special award for being the best marketing student.
Her Career at Bain & Company
In July 1993, Orit Gadiesh was chosen to be the Chairman of Bain & Company. This company is a "management consulting firm." This means they give advice to other companies to help them solve problems and grow. Orit has been leading Bain & Company for over 30 years, which is a very long time!
Achievements and Recognition
Orit Gadiesh is known around the world for her work. The magazine Forbes has named her one of the "100 most powerful women" in the world several times. This shows how much influence she has in the business world.
She often speaks at business events and writes articles for journals. She also helped write a book called Lessons from Private Equity Any Company Can Use.
Orit Gadiesh is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the World Economic Forum. This is an organization that brings together leaders from around the world to discuss important global issues. In 2020, she also became a member of the MIT Corporation, which helps guide the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
