David Lurie, Management Consultant

"I am a firm believer that the MBA alumni relationships you build can support you throughout your career."

Education

• MBA, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, 2000
• Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Queens University, 1988

What I Do
Management consultant for a multinational information technology manufacturing and integrated business services firm.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I am a management consultant for public sector clients in the global services practice of my company. Our full-service approach complements our technology and product business and helps our customers take maximum advantage of their technology investments.

Words of Advice for This Career…
You must become a trusted advisor. This business is all about giving comfort to people who are running organizations. They need to see you are confident without [being] cocky; you are a teacher some days, a coach others, and sometimes you are in operational roles.

… And on Choosing an MBA Program
Build lasting relationships while in your MBA program. One of my classmates in the MBA program had interned in my firm after the first year of study and recommended me for the job I now have.  So, I am a firm believer that the MBA alumni relationships you build can support you throughout your career.