Women
at CVA

Supporting
our people

We are committed to creating a workforce that supports the needs and aspirations of women. 
We recognise that women bring unique perspectives, experiences and skills to our team, and we are dedicated to providing a workplace where they can thrive.

We offer women exposure to high-stakes projects with bespoke staffing linked to each individual’s career development plan.

CVA is known for its history of fast-tracking women, allowing them to fulfill their career paths.

Career progression is based on meritocracy and we have an exciting mentoring and training programme.

  • Unique Career Flexibility

    Built on the key principles of autonomy and flexibility, CVA encourages women to achieve through flexible working and a competitive parental leave policy.

  • Meriotocracy & Fast Track Career Development

    CVA is committed to fair compensation, promotion, bonus and career advancement based on performance and potential, regardless of gender.

  • Supportive Women Community

    CVA fosters a community of support, growth, development and collaboration for women across our network of global offices.

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I found myself leading workshops and presenting to top management of large companies at a really early stage.”

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How we learn from each other and career development at CVA

Lina, Consultant in the Paris office reflects

Views from CVA Women

  • Rabab Beirouk — Consultant, Paris

    “As a young woman who started at CVA as an intern, before joining the firm full time I can say that my experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The company’s commitment to work-life balance and its understanding of the unique challenges women face in the workplace makes it an excellent choice. CVA provides an environment where women can thrive to their full potential.”

  • Flora Leadley — Manager, London

    “Having joined in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, I was unsure how I would integrate and find my place in the team. However, my fears were soon assuaged as at CVA I have always felt hugely supported and encouraged to take on leadership roles, even as a new joiner. 
My managers have always entrusted me to build relationships with clients and proactively take charge of projects, even if I was the most junior and only woman in the room.”

  • Stéphanie de Man
— Senior Manager, Brussels

    “I joined from a large consulting firm and quickly discovered the exceptional culture and inter-office nature of a ‘global boutique’. The supportive environment translates into a unique flexibility and willingness to to accommodate different working styles and career aspirations. All women at CVA, regardless of location, are part of a tight-knit community providing valuable resources of advice, mentorship and a sense of belonging.”

  • Lina Chakir — Associate Partner, Paris

    “I joined as a Junior Consultant in 2016 and am now an Associate Partner. I was nominated as AP when I was 6 months pregnant. CVA has been able to accompany me on these different stages thanks to its unique flexibility and entrepreneurial mindset and this has driven me to engage with all the work we do at CVA to foster a diverse, supportive and inclusive environment.”

  • Hajar Harfane - Dubai Office Manager & EMEA HR

    “In the beginning of 2019, I embarked on an exciting professional journey with CVA. I have been strongly involved in shaping our Dubai office life, building a vibrant workplace culture and driving the growth of our team and business footprint. From the moment I started, I felt supported and appreciated by CVA; which has allowed me to continuously grow in my role and develop my skillset and capabilities.”

  • Nina Gattermeyer - Consultant, Berlin

    “As a woman working in strategy consulting, I am proud to be part of CVA. The team’s dedication to delivering solutions tailored to each client and the firm’s innovative and forward-thinking approaches impress me every time. CVA encourages every team member to take on responsibility and continuously provides opportunities for personal growth.”

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Our consultants are drawn from leading universities, business and engineering schools across the globe. Their skills combine mathematical and analytical ability with business knowledge and insight.

We take recruitment very seriously at CVA. We dedicate valuable time and energy to find the right people to join our teams.

Our recruitment process is a combination of several case interviews.

Candidates will be assessed on the following criteria: data-driven outlook, problem-solving skills, communication skills, personal and interpersonal skills, motivation and fit with CVA culture.

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CVA aims to foster and promote a culture of inclusion, diversity and equity, providing allyship to under-represented groups. Fair compensation is part of our employee value proposition, and this is proudly reflected in equal gender pay”

Ian Negus

Head of HR

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Asia & Oceania

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We are investing and supporting women at CVA to grow and reach their potential, 
to continue to challenge and to create an environment for future leaders in the industry.”

Carole Ott

Partner & Head of Platform