Since Kersten joined McKinsey as a consultant, his work has focused primarily on the mobility industry. Working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, mobility providers, technology companies, cities, transport authorities, and financial investors, he specializes in the impact of disruptions from the future of mobility. Kersten has particular expertise in connected cars, autonomous driving, and shared mobility. He leads both our client-facing and internal work on these issues.
Examples of his recent client work include the following:
- conducting an analysis of monetization potentials from in-car data to third-party ecosystem partners
- leading an in-depth technology assessment of autonomous driving, with a deep dive into data-based services and map creation
- creating a connectivity strategy for an automotive OEM, with a focus on the paradigm shift from car-development processes to service and software development
- leading a market study on autonomous driving, with a focus on setting the strategic direction for a leading global automotive supplier
- conducting a strategy pressure test and partner screening for a leading software player in autonomous driving
- conducting an extensive strategy review and creation of an investor story and business case update for a mobility start-up
Published work
“Shared mobility: Where it stands, where it’s headed,” McKinsey & Company, August 2021
“Mobility investments in the next normal,” McKinsey & Company, March 2021
“From no mobility to future mobility: Where COVID-19 has accelerated change,” McKinsey & Company, December 2020
“Private autonomous vehicles: The other side of the robo-taxi story,” McKinsey & Company, December 2020
“Five COVID-19 aftershocks reshaping mobility’s future,” McKinsey & Company, September 2020
“The impact of COVID-19 on future mobility solutions,” McKinsey & Company, May 2020
“ACES 2019 survey: Can established auto manufacturers meet customer expectations for ACES?,” McKinsey & Company, February 2020
“Micromobility: Industry progress, and a closer look at the case of Munich,” McKinsey & Company, November 2019
“Development in the mobility technology ecosystem—how can 5G help?,” McKinsey & Company, June 2019
“Change vehicles: How robo-taxis and shuttles will reinvent mobility,” McKinsey & Company, June 2019
“Reimagining mobility: A CEO’s guide,” McKinsey Quarterly, February 2019
“Micromobility’s 15,000-mile checkup,” McKinsey & Company, January 2019
“How mobility players can compete as the automotive revolution accelerates,” McKinsey & Company, October 2017
“Self-driving car technology: When will the robots hit the road?,” McKinsey & Company, May 2017
Education
University of St. Gallen
Masters, International Management
ESADE Business School in Barcelona
Masters, International Management