Neil Nelson
About Neil Nelson
Neil Nelson is the Co-Founder and a Board Member at Clarkston Consulting. He has extensive experience in consulting and academia, having worked at various companies and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Co-Founder at Clarkston Consulting
Neil Nelson is a co-founder of Clarkston Consulting and has held the position of Board Member since 2016. With a tenure dating back to the company's inception in 1991, Neil previously served as President until 2016. His leadership contributed to the company’s growth in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, emphasizing client-focused consultancy services.
Adjunct Professor at University of Michigan Ross School of Business
Between 2010 and 2022, Neil Nelson was an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Specializing in Technology & Operations, he dedicated 12 years to educating future leaders in these fields. His academic role in Ann Arbor, Michigan, allowed him to share his extensive industry experience with students.
Consulting Roles in Various Companies
Neil Nelson has held multiple consulting roles throughout his career. From 2007 to 2009, he was a consultant at Seneca Foods Corporation. Neil also worked as a consultant at Kimberly-Clark from 2006 to 2007 and at DowBrands from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he served as a consultant at The Dow Chemical Company from 1991 to 1995.
Senior Consultant at Andersen Consulting
Neil Nelson spent two years as a Senior Consultant at Andersen Consulting from 1989 to 1991. In this role, he applied his expertise to a variety of client projects, leveraging his skills in the consultancy domain.
Education in Industrial and Operations Engineering
Neil Nelson holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) from the University of Michigan. He completed his studies there from 1985 to 1989. Prior to this, he attended Clarkston High School from 1981 to 1984.