
Teodor Zhekov
Teodor Zhekov is a business innovation and technology strategy specialist based in New York City. With 3+ years of management consulting experience across the U.S. and Europe, he partners with Fortune 500, PE-backed, and high-growth tech companies to drive strategy, program execution, and operational improvement—delivering $20M+ in cost savings, go-to-market strategies, and AI/automation programs. His strengths include cross-functional leadership and data-driven decision-making, translating complex challenges into clear roadmaps that align technology investments with business goals and scale across the organization.
About
From an early passion for solving problems through technology to leading strategy and transformation programs for global brands, my journey has been defined by turning bold ideas into measurable results. Born in Bulgaria and having worked across Europe and the U.S., I’ve partnered with Fortune 500, PE-backed, and high-growth tech companies to align innovation with business goals—delivering $20M+ in cost savings, market expansion strategies, and AI-driven operational improvements.
I believe technology is most powerful when it’s embedded into the fabric of a business. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, execution, and emerging tech—whether advising C-suite leaders, designing scalable systems, or mentoring the next generation of innovators. My approach combines analytical rigor, creative thinking, and a global perspective to help organizations solve their most critical business and technology challenges.

Experience
BCG, New York
Consultant
Jun 2022 - Present
Advising Fortune 500 and leading PE clients in North America and Western Europe on driving strategic roadmaps, AI-enabled transformations, digital value creation plans, and M&A commercial due diligences across 5+ completed deals
Oliver Wyman, Amsterdam
Consulting Intern
Feb 2022 - May 2022
Implemented AI-enabled assortment for leading retailer in Europe and created a new risk framework for a european bank
Amazon, Luxembourg
Business Intelligence Intern
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
Delivered €XXM annual savings through a live model of operational, contractual, and financial data for 30+ EU warehouses
Tesla, Amsterdam
Business Intelligence Intern
Jan 2021 - May 2021
Built an automated model that live-tracks value and location of 100% of European and Asian Finished Goodsinventory
Education
RSM, Netherlands
Master of Science
2019 - 2021
Strategic management,
Specialization in entrepreneurial and consultant skills
RSM, Netherlands
Bachelor of Science
2016 - 2019
International Business Administration,
Specialization entrepreneurship
Awards
Featured in

USA Today
Teodor Zhekov: The Consultant Bringing AI-Powered Innovation to Strategy Consulting

LA Weekly
Teodor Zhekov: The Rising Strategy Leader Shaping Innovation Through Excellence

Tech Bullion
From Prototype to Industry Benchmark: The Early Innovation That Preceded Apple’s Sound Recognition Feature

Actualno
(in Bulgarian)
From Bulgaria to New York: Interview with Teodor Zhekov on building a career in business and technology
Published work

AI Journal
Reskilling for Relevance: Preparing the Workforce for an AI-Augmented Future

AI Journal
Operational Maturity: The Missing Link in Cybersecurity Success

TechBullion
AI-Driven Innovation Strategy: Turning Intelligence into Competitive Advantage

Tech Times
AI as an Innovation Engine: Turning Intelligence into Scalable Advantage