Thank you for your interest in learning more about our Prism community at McKinsey
Ferry Grijpink, Partner, Amsterdam
Ferry Grijpink
Welcome! As a leader of Prism, our network focused on progressing representation and inclusion in social mobility. I am excited to introduce you to our community, and share our commitment to fostering diversity within our firm.
The Prism community is for colleagues interested in social mobility and broadening others’ access to our firm. Our Prism members come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. For example, they may be the first generation in their family to attend college or university, face family financial hardships, or have grown up in a low-income household. We have active groups in the UK and Ireland, Germany, the United States, Canada, and Latin America, and look forward to growing the Prism community in more regions.
I have been with McKinsey for almost 21 years and am a partner in our Amsterdam office. I grew up in a small village just outside of Amsterdam and am the first in my extended family to attend university, which has been both exciting and challenging. When I joined the firm in 2003, it took me some time to confidently navigate my path, as I had limited role-models working in senior corporate environments – hence I was (even more) insecure than my other colleagues. During my time in Asia, I worked with many colleagues and clients from similar backgrounds and noticed that many face a similar set of challenges early in their careers. This is why I am so excited about Prism–a community-driven approach to helping people from all backgrounds thrive.
We recognize that our firm is enriched and strengthened by the wide variety of experiences of our colleagues. Prism is part of our firm’s efforts to attract and retain exceptional talent from a broader range of backgrounds and to fully support all of our colleagues so that everyone feels welcome and included. Within McKinsey, we hope to be a source of connectivity, mentorship, and support. We focus on providing all of our colleagues with opportunities to be at their best and realize their full potential.
Beyond our internal efforts, we strive to serve our broader communities by partnering with nonprofits on social mobility efforts. We organize community events, campaigns, and speaker events locally and globally. We also establish charity partnerships, host student 'insight days,' and offer networking and coaching opportunities for secondary school students.
We hope Prism can become a community for you—wherever you come from and whatever your experiences.
— Ferry