With a background in engineering, Mauricio Zuazua has always enjoyed solving problems. And for 25 years he’s been doing just that with business and public-sector leaders in the Americas, Asia, Middle East, and Africa. “I love figuring out how the combination of people, institutions, and innovation develops national agendas and economies,” says Mauricio, “and I get to solve that puzzle every day in different parts of the world, which gives me a great sense of purpose.”

In the public sector, he has supported leaders on national transformation programs including policy, strategy, design, and execution of major urban, mobility, security, and industrial infrastructure and institutions to make countries more livable, safe, sustainable, and connected. His work with the private sector centers around strategy development and implementation, organizational transformation, and post-merger integration.

For Mauricio, consulting with Kearney is all about making an impact. “Working with clients and colleagues who believe we can change the world together is the best motivation. I get a tremendous amount of inspiration from that. Transformation and change are hard—nobody likes the idea of someone coming in to tell you to change. But when we bring together our clients’ teams with the best experts in the world, a common purpose, a lot of heart, and the right values, the transformation rather than painful becomes enjoyable. It’s almost like magic.”