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Curt Jacobsen

Helps propel growth with simplified technology landscapes, the power of data, and modernized operating models

Curt has over 20 years of experience in a variety of executive and technical roles for consulting organizations and pioneering software companies in China, Europe, Japan, and the United States. At McKinsey, he focuses on driving growth by streamlining tech setups, unleashing data potential, and boosting staff efficiency through digital tools. Specializing in industries such as mining, chemicals, and agriculture, he guides executives in modernizing their technologies to enhance enhanced growth. Curt also aides Chief Information Officers in evolving their roles to meet the rising demand for top-tier services.

Examples of Curt’s recent client work include the following:

  • developing a software platform to host customized operational analytics solutions for a multinational miner
  • leading the design of the technology organization and operating model for a global agribusiness
  • deploying a throughput and recovery analytics solution, change management, and continuous improvement processes for a large mineral processing complex
  • leading the development of recovery analytics for an oil sands miner, providing operators with a data-driven tool to recommend plant settings that optimize product quality
  • designing and deploying an operating model for a growing basic materials data science organization, that includes talent acquisition, upskilling existing talent, and establishing technical career paths

Prior to joining McKinsey, Curt worked for more than 20 years in a range of executive and technical roles for consulting organizations and pioneering software companies in China, Europe, Japan, and the United States.

Published work

It’s time for cloud tech to meet operational tech at industrial sites,” McKinsey & Company, October 2023

Getting the most from cloud services and containers,” McKinsey & Company, July 2022

Past experience

PricewaterhouseCoopers International
Partner

Intralinks
Vice president, catalyst engineering

Opera Software
Vice president, worldwide sales and marketing operations

Capgemini
Consultant - Senior manager

Education

University of Michigan
MBA

University of Colorado Boulder
BS, business administration