Doug Haynes, the Consulting Advisor

Dough HaynesDoug Haynes is the Chairman and CEO of Council Advisors, an independent advisory firm that provides strategic and financial advice to various companies. With over 25 years of experience in investment banking and corporate consulting, Doug has become a trusted advisor to the world’s most influential businesses. At Council Advisors, Doug and his team provide various services, including executive coaching, strategy development, organizational design, mergers and acquisitions, and change management. He is passionate about helping organizations realize their true potential and leveraging technology for positive business outcomes.

Doug Haynes has held various roles at major corporations, including Goldman Sachs and Bain & Company. Doug was also an executive leader at Deutsche Bank. He worked with the Bank of America toward financial services sector transformation, advised Dell Technologies, and helped create strategic partnerships with Microsoft and Oracle.

Doug Haynes is also an active philanthropist supporting the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, the Global Education Fund, and the International Association for Human Values. Doug also champions refugee resettlement, education access, public health, and economic development initiatives.

Doug Haynes is an experienced advisor serving on multiple boards and committees. He is a board member of Quantum Computing Inc. Doug is also a member of the Board of Managers for the global healthcare company Bridge Point Health and a Director for the Council of Advisors. Haynes has also served as a Special Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group.

Haynes has five pieces of advice for those interested in a consulting career. Haynes recommends that aspiring consultants take their time when considering an engagement, research the company thoroughly, and find out what success looks like for the company. He also recommends being willing to learn from mistakes and flexibility. Finally, he suggests taking a long-term approach to client relationships and consistently delivering results.