Rebecca Hornbuckle
About Rebecca Hornbuckle
Rebecca Hornbuckle serves as the Regional Managing Director for North America at IDEO, where she has worked since 2008. She previously held roles at McKinsey & Company and The Washington Ballet, and she holds degrees from Amherst College and Harvard Business School.
Current Role at IDEO
Rebecca Hornbuckle serves as the Regional Managing Director for North America at IDEO, a position she has held since 2008. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she focuses on creating optimal conditions for designers to achieve successful outcomes. Her role involves collaborating with clients to design organizations that promote creative excellence and drive business impact.
Previous Experience at McKinsey & Company
Hornbuckle worked at McKinsey & Company in various capacities. She began her tenure as a Consultant from 1999 to 2002 in New York, NY, where she gained foundational consulting experience. Later, she returned to McKinsey as an Engagement Manager from 2004 to 2007 in Boston, MA, where she managed client engagements and contributed to strategic initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Hornbuckle holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Amherst College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational design and creative strategy.
Background in Dance
Before her career in consulting and design, Hornbuckle was a dancer at The Washington Ballet from 1993 to 1995. This experience in the performing arts contributed to her understanding of creativity and collaboration, which she applies in her current role at IDEO.