Mana Whelehan
Senior Consultant
As a Senior Consultant, I advise clients on market entry, launch opportunities and strategic commercial decisions, helping them navigate complex questions with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach. I tailor every project to the client’s objectives, integrating analytical thinking with practical recommendations that create meaningful commercial impact.
My background in research and development has given me a data-driven, hypothesis-led approach to problem-solving. Having grown up in Japan, lived in the United States and Ireland, and completed my MBA across France and Singapore, I bring an international perspective to the way I think about markets, businesses and strategic challenges. My degree in winemaking also means I occasionally bring a little creative thinking to the table.
Outside work, I enjoy hosting dinner parties for friends, attending wine tastings and spending time hiking outdoors.
Education: BS Viticulture & Enology (Winemaking), University of California, Davis; MBA, INSEAD
What inspires me: Being challenged to continuously improve, seek fresh experiences and see new perspectives.