Aqil Datoo

Aqil Datoo is a visionary leader with a mission to accelerate innovation by harnessing the power of external data in both team and client settings.

At McKinsey & Company, he spearheads the External Data Innovation Lab, driving growth by expanding partnerships and acquisitions in the alternative data domain.

Aqil leverages his extensive network to curate and deliver the most relevant datasets for various client needs, emphasizing the importance of good data over sheer volume.

His expertise extends to navigating data ethics and risk, ensuring responsible data practices across all levels of operations.

Aqil excels at coaching teams in developing industry-specific data strategies and cultivating talent to capitalize on external data opportunities.

Passionate about hands-on involvement, he guides corporate clients in extracting valuable insights from external data through proof of concepts and strategic implementation of data infrastructure.

With a background in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Oxford, Aqil brings a deep quantitative understanding to his data-driven roles, including his leadership in McKinsey's Journey Analytics practice.

As a British citizen and US permanent resident, Aqil's global perspective enriches his approach to data innovation and product development in the analytics landscape.