MHI Leadership

Global Leader

Martin brings more than 30 years’ global experience in and out of McKinsey, with a strong passion and focus on improving health through life sciences and beyond.

Global Leader

Erica brings nearly 20 years’ experience across public, private, and social sectors, with a focus on a holistic approach to care, including brain health and social determinants of health. She co-founded McKinsey’s Center for Societal Benefit through Healthcare, which has integrated into MHI.

Global Leader

Lars brings over 15 years’ experience in global health, life sciences, and impact finance, and is passionate about advancing societal impact by collaborating across sectors and stakeholders. He previously co-founded and co-led McKinsey’s European Social Sector Hub.

Director of Brain Health

Kana is a global leader in behavioral health policy, programs, and innovation, who has dedicated her career to reducing the burden of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in the US and beyond. Kana co-founded McKinsey’s Center for Societal Benefit through Healthcare, which has integrated into MHI.

Coleader, Employee Health

Jacqui is a core researcher and practitioner in the field of sustainable human development and performance. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive by promoting improved mental health, well-being, agility, and resilience.

Coleader, Employee Health

Barbara has 15 years’ experience working across public, private, and social sectors, with a focus on driving transformative journeys for people and organizations. She is passionate about health and improving employee and organizational health and well-being.

Coleader, Healthy Aging

Madeline brings nearly a decade of experience across public, private, and social sectors, with a focus on helping mission-driven organizations better serve their communities through data-driven insights. She is passionate about global healthy aging and shaping a future that drives growth and improvement in health and aged care outcomes.

Director of Research

Alexandru brings 30 years of academic and business experience in designing, managing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative research to inform policy making and managerial decisions. He believes social health is a key engine for mental and physical health.

Operations Manager

Kareen brings over 12 years’ experience from the private and public sector, in product and project management, operations, and community building. Kareen has a passion for promoting improved work-life balance, as she believes that this is one of the key elements to better health and well-being in the workplace and in general.

Head of Communications & Engagement

Kate brings more than a dozen years’ experience working at the intersection of communications, media, and advocacy on behalf of civil society organizations, government, academia, think tanks, and the press. She has dedicated her career to the equitable advancement of holistic health and well-being through her work in the global health, development and humanitarian sectors.