Derek Whang
Break Into Consulting With a Former L.E.K. and PE Ops Interviewer Guidance
Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Worked at Widus Partners
Wide open availability until middle of August, then will move to evenings and weekends.
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Derek's Offerings
Custom hourly · $79/hr
Get help with Behavioral Interview Prep, Case Interview Prep, and .
Derek also coaches for MBA and Private Equity. View all.
Derek’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Consultant
Welcome to my profile! With extensive experience in consulting and PE Ops, I bring a wealth of knowledge from top firms like L.E.K. Consulting, Kelso & Co., and Dorilton Capital. I specialize in assisting candidates looking to enter PE consulting or going in-house to PE value creation or operations teams. I have successfully coached numerous individuals, helping them navigate the competitive landscape of management consulting and PE Ops. Whether you're preparing for case interviews or refining your application strategy, I'm here to provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success!
Derek can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Cover Letters
General Exploration
Resume Review
Derek also coaches for MBA and Private Equity. View all.
Work Experience
MBA Intern
Widus Partners
June 2025 - March 2026
Founded in 2010, Widus Partners was established to provide practical solutions and advice to start-ups and mid-market businesses in Asia and the US. We have since expanded our service offerings to include investment and business advisory for private and publicly listed companies and have become a premier boutique investment firm, sourcing and investing in proprietary deals in conjunction with our strategic and financial co-investors. Our Philosophy Widus aims to be long-term business partners, creating tangible value to our portfolio companies. We support entrepreneurs grow their businesses with our diverse business expertise and global network of professionals that span multiple locations and industries.
Associate / Senior Associate
Kelso & Co.
January 2022 - July 2024
Associate - Lead Associate
Dorilton Capital
August 2020 - January 2022
Strategy & Operations Team Market Sizing, Growth Strategies and +5 skills
Associate Consultant/Senior Associate Consultant
L.E.K. Consulting
October 2017 - July 2020
Project experience includes 20+ commercial and vendor due diligence for private equity and corporate clients, as well as growth strategy for corporate clients across a range of industrial and healthcare verticals Due Diligence, Market Sizing and +3 skills
Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts, Government
2013 - 2017