McKinsey at Milken Global Conference 2026

Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex world with rising geopolitical tensions, growing economic inequities, the rapid acceleration of AI, and more, we are pleased to be participating in the 2026 Milken Global Conference, anchored on the theme of “Leading in a New Era.”

Experts from across our organization with deep knowledge of topics including local and global economic growth, AI and tech transformation, trade and geopolitics, leadership, and more will be on the ground and participating in forward-looking dialogues around addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Explore our delegate profiles below and get in touch if you’d like to exchange ideas.

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Lari Hämäläinen
Senior PartnerSeattle
Leads McKinsey Digital and advanced analytics (AI) work, helping clients transform through technology
Mayowa Kuyoro
PartnerLagos
Leads our Financial Services Practice with a focus on banking, fintech, and payments, and also serves clients in the telecommunications...

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Marc Brodherson
Senior PartnerNew York
A leader in our work in consumer internet, media, and B2B information services, helping companies across the media and advertising...
Tanguy Catlin
McKinsey Global Institute Director and Senior PartnerBoston
Leads research on technology, digitization, and AI. Works with major financial institutions on digital transformation
Rory Clune
Senior PartnerBoston
Brings broad experience in strategic and operational topics to companies across the energy value chain, along with deep expertise...
Carolyn Dewar
Senior PartnerBay Area
Delivers large-scale performance-improvement programs that foster culture change and counsels senior executives making leadership...
Kweilin Ellingrud
McKinsey Global Institute Director and Senior PartnerMinneapolis
Leads insights and discussions on the future of work, gender equality and productivity. Serves clients across strategy and operational...
Fuad Faridi
PartnerNew York
Member of McKinsey's financial services practice serving companies in the capital markets, investment and corporate banking.
Jason Finkelstein
PartnerBay Area
Advises energy companies across a breadth of topics including operations, strategy, innovation, regulatory, and M&A.
Lari Hämäläinen
Senior PartnerSeattle
Leads McKinsey Digital and advanced analytics (AI) work, helping clients transform through technology

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