Global corporations are willing to give much more than a penny for the thoughts of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). One of the world's top-ranked consulting practices, BCG operates from about 65 offices in more than 35 countries in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. The firm's 4,300 consultants offer a wide array of services, mainly to large corporate clients. BCG's practice areas include branding and marketing, corporate finance, globalization, and information technology. Founded in 1963 by industry pioneer Bruce Henderson, the firm is owned by its employees.