Roger helps clients conceive and apply technology solutions to enhance innovation and productivity. He helped found our IT practice (the Business Technology Office) on the West Coast in 1998 and serves clients primarily in the retail, consumer, and technology sectors.
With more than two decades with McKinsey, Roger has helped clients adapt to technology-based disruptions. With extensive experience in enterprise IT architecture, he advises on value-creating technology strategies across a range of industries. Increasingly, his work is focused on digital customer and employee engagement as well as application of advanced analytics to new business problems and opportunities. He also advises technology providers—eCommerce, online services, and software companies—drawing on a strong understanding of software architecture and cloud platforms.
Roger contributes actively to McKinsey’s research and publication on the role of technology in the economy, frequently leading collaborations with academic researchers. He serves as the chair of the global editorial board for McKinsey on Business Technology, our publication for chief information officers and other technology leaders. He has also served on the board of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Digital Business, a research partnership between scholars and industry practitioners. Roger lives in Palo Alto and is an active member of its vibrant technology community.