Role: Senior expert

Subject matter career path

Specialist Expert Senior expert

Experts who continue to enhance their knowledge and deliver high-impact work to teams may advance into senior expert roles Senior experts are highly credible in their area of focus, possessing unique and deep knowledge. They provide counsel to our most senior clients, lead knowledge creation and dissemination, and provide mentoring to other consultants. They maintain active leadership roles in their functional practices or industry sectors.

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    David

    Partner | Dallas

    “I love the people—both the clients I work with and the McKinsey people—and the variety of issues I get into is fantastic.”more

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    Drew

    Expert partner | Dallas

    “I love operations, but I wanted to explore, too. McKinsey made both possible. I followed the expert path and worked in industries from banking and media to health care and retail.”more

  • Naveen

    Partner | Mumbai

    “The learning curve is fantastic and unmatched – McKinsey gives you opportunities for professional growth that no other institution can.”more

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    Nicolas

    Expert | Brussels

    “I get to coach younger colleagues who want to develop a career following their own passions and interests. Believe me when I say the experience is truly rewarding.”more