Jitin Sethi
Partner and Lead of the US Education Practice at L.E.K. Consulting
Leading the US Education sector practice at L.E.K. Consulting with a focus on private equity investment cycles and the demographic cliff in higher education.
Intro
I'm Jitin Sethi, a Partner at L.E.K. Consulting where I lead our US Education Practice. My career has been a journey from engineering and project management into the heart of global strategy consulting. I’ve had the privilege of advising on billion-dollar transactions and completing over 100 engagements across 25 countries, focusing on everything from K-12 and Higher Ed to the latest in EdTech and corporate upskilling. I am deeply passionate about the resilience of the education sector and how we can use AI and strategic focus on student outcomes to navigate challenges like the 'demographic cliff.' Outside of work, you’ll likely find me long-distance running to explore a new city or diving into a science fiction novel. I’m here to connect with leaders and investors who are as committed to the future of education as I am.
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What I can offer
- ›Deep sector insights into the global education value chain
- ›Strategic guidance for billion-dollar M&A transactions
- ›Research-backed conviction for financial sponsors
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in the education and private equity sectors
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Background
Career
Began as a Graduate Engineer at Havells TTL, transitioned to Project Management at Infosys, moved into strategic consulting at ZS Associates and The Parthenon Group, and currently serves as a Partner at L.E.K. Consulting.
Education
MBA in Finance and Marketing from Indian School of Business (ISB); Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Doctor Bhim Rao Ambedkar University; ISC from Sherwood College, Nainital.
Achievements
- ›Advised on billion-dollar transactions and completed 100+ engagements across 25+ countries.
- ›Founding member of L.E.K.’s Global Education practice.
- ›Reduced cycle time by 30% for a $130mm incentive compensation operation at ZS Associates.
- ›Achieved 7/7 customer satisfaction rating at Infosys and promoted to PM in 4 years.
Opinions
- The education sector is resilient and remains attractive for investors despite market shifts.
- AI will remain a central theme in education, specifically for instructional applications in K-12.
- Institutional leaders must shift focus toward student outcomes and retention to combat demographic challenges.
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Professional, authoritative, and collaborative; frequently shares credit with colleagues.
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