ASSAF AZULAY
Chicago
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
Chicago
03.2025 - Current
- Redesigned the organization structure and operating model for a state governmental entity, clarifying decision rights, governance, and process ownership; streamlined cross-functional handoffs to improve operational fluency
- Analyzed end-to-end supply chain operations for a leading durable goods company ,identifying $300M in potential savings across inventory, logistics, warehousing, and production planning
Associate Strategy & Analytics
MGA ENTERTAINMENT
Los An
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Analyzed MGA's $500M Fashion Dolls portfolio (L.O.L., Bratz, and more), uncovering critical consumer insights, market trends, and competitive forces drove a strategic realignment of price points across the portfolio
- Spearheaded MGA's expansion into the CPG space by identifying categories primed for disruption and developing go-to-market strategies for launching new products under a new $20M CPG brand
Associate
STRATEGY& - PWC
Tel Aviv
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed commercial due diligences and negotiations for M&A transactions on both buyer and seller sides, examined and valued target performance, and created financial models; deals valued at $150M
- Developed go-to-market strategies and business models for an Industry 4.0 SaaS player, resulting in launch of a computer vision-based autonomous forklift and an AI-driven safety management system, valued at $300M
Senior Consultant
ERNST & YOUNG - STRATEGY & TRANSACTIONS
Tel Aviv
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Led the establishment of a $100M climate tech Incubator, a joint effort between a climate tech VC, and CVCs of VW, Chevron and Adani group, defined the investment thesis and developed the incubator business model
- Collaborated with C-level executives from 15+ startups in several fields (e.g., SW, Energy, etc.); developed grant proposals for the Israel Innovation Authority, securing $15M+ grants with a 90% success rate
Strategy and Ops Senior Manager & Board Director, Lieutenant Commander
ISRAELI NAVY
Haifa
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed cross-organizational training series, overseeing 6 Lieutenants and 80 cadets; achieved 97.5% conversion rate transitioning cadets to officers while forming strategic relationships with key stakeholders
- Served as a director on the Academy board and initiated an organizational restructuring project, reducing leadership headcount by 25%, enhancing efficiency of 8 key roles; organizational structure still in place today
- Awarded rank of Lieutenant Commander at age of 25 for outstanding performance (3 years before average)
Missile Ship Deputy Commander (Xo) - Lieutenant
ISRAELI NAVY
Haifa
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Managed 80 crew members, overseeing the overall ship's operations including scheduling, logistics, manpower, and training, achieving highest number of combat operations in the fleet in 2017
- Served as a POC of international trainings, executed 2nd-ever operation with the French fleet; led 4 joint trainings with Greece & Cyprus; coordinated with senior officers with 20+ years more experience
- Awarded Certificate of Excellence from the Naval Base Commander (Brigadier General) given to 5 out of 100 officers in the annual Independence Day ceremony (2018)
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Evanston, IL06.2024
BA, Political Science -
UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
Haifa, Israel08-2015
Elite IDF course -
ISRAEL NAVAL ACADEMY
Haifa, Israel08-2015
Additional Data
Mentor at 'Lighthouse', Israeli Naval Academy alumni association, guiding 10+ discharged naval officers transiting from military to corporate life., Member at Plantech, community for climate change technologies., Sailing (certified skipper), Playing tennis, Hiking (backpacked the 'Israel National Trail' and the Annapurna circuit trek in Nepal), Native, Fluent
Timeline
Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
03.2025 - Current
Associate Strategy & Analytics
MGA ENTERTAINMENT
08.2024 - 02.2025
Associate
STRATEGY& - PWC
01.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Consultant
ERNST & YOUNG - STRATEGY & TRANSACTIONS
06.2021 - 01.2022
Strategy and Ops Senior Manager & Board Director, Lieutenant Commander
ISRAELI NAVY
09.2018 - 11.2020
Missile Ship Deputy Commander (Xo) - Lieutenant
ISRAELI NAVY
09.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Business Administration - Finance
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
BA, Political Science -
UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
Elite IDF course -
ISRAEL NAVAL ACADEMY