EcliptOS by McKinsey
WHAT IS ECLIPTOS?
Expertise that stays, value that accelerates
McKinsey's AI Operating System. Built on proven consulting methodology and a modular architecture that solves tough business problems—not isolated use cases—then compounds that advantage across your organization
CEO-led approach
Start with the value creation thesis and drive business outcomes rapidly
“Always-on” AI operating system
Constantly scan, find, and execute on opportunities for value creation
McKinsey distinctiveness & IP
Connect C-suite strategy to everyday execution with McKinsey’s top management approach and domain expertise
Reusable, scalable impact
Solve new business challenges continuously and reduce unit costs to compound value over time
Open architecture
Use all critical layers (including ontologies, agentic workflows, always-on business intelligence) without creating ‘lock-in’
Ecosystem partnerships
Integrate seamlessly with hyperscalers, data platforms, and LLM engines
WHERE ECLIPTOS DRIVES IMPACT
Three dimensions of enterprise value creation
AI for Growth
Accelerate top-line performance
- Dynamic pricing and margin optimization
- Customer acquisition and cross-selling
- Salesforce productivity and deal velocity
- Churn reduction and retention
AI for Productivity
Transform operational efficiency
- Sales, inventory, and operations planning
- Procurement and material cost transformation
- Back-office transformation across IT, Finance, and HR
- Workforce utilization and staffing optimization
AI for Innovation
Build new business models
- New data-driven business models
- Scanning, testing, and piloting adjacencies
- Creation of AI-native businesses
- Next-generation growth opportunities
HOW ECLIPTOS SCALES
Each problem solved accelerates the next
Once the first domain is deployed, subsequent problems scale significantly faster. A flywheel emerges—the first builds the foundation, the second reuses and extends it, the third compounds it
Phase 1
First business problem
Build the foundation by deploying the initial ontology, analytics, and agentic workflows around your highest-value business challenge. Deliver measurable P&L impact within months
Phase 2
Second cluster of problems
Reuse and extend the existing foundation to related business domains. The second scales faster than the first by using ontology and agents already developed
Phase 3
Enterprise-wide transformation
Accelerate compounding value. Each subsequent cluster deploys faster, building a defensible competitive moat proprietary to your organization
FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENT
Deployed on your terms
EcliptOS adapts to your organization's needs and capabilities through three flexible operating models
Solution as a Service
McKinsey assumes end-to-end responsibility for operating the platform and underlying service levels, acting as a complete impact partner
Your Cloud, Your Management
Run the platform in your cloud tenancy (your controls, data residency, FinOps), while McKinsey delivers build, migration, and runbooks
Build, Operate, Transfer
McKinsey designs, builds, and operates the platform for a defined period, followed by structured transfer to you
FEATURED EXPERTS
Ankur Ghia
Senior PartnerWashington DC
Specializes in helping public- and private-sector organizations to use technology to transform their product and service delivery, reduce costs, and optimize the customer experience
Brian Elliott
Founder & Senior Advisor, Periscope and Senior PartnerNew Jersey
Leads merchandising and revenue growth transformations, leveraging advanced analytics, big data, and digital redesign
Chhavi Adtani
PartnerChicago
Advises clients on enterprise AI architecture, agentic AI implementation, and core technology-platform modernization.
Noshir Kaka
Senior PartnerMumbai
Leads McKinsey’s alliances and ecosystems efforts globally and founded our outsourcing and offshoring division
Sven Blumberg
Senior PartnerDüsseldorf
Serves financial institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on operations and technology, with a focus on large-scale technology transformations, digital platforms, enterprise architecture, and IT modernization
Vik Sohoni
Senior PartnerChicago
Leads tech and AI work for McKinsey’s Financial Services Practice, where he advises top financial institutions globally on strategy, growth, and efficiency