Damian Hattingh

Damian Hattingh is a Partner at McKinsey & Company, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in advising clients within the Consumer, Retail, and Banking sectors across Africa and globally. His extensive experience spans over a decade at McKinsey, where he has played pivotal roles in various high-impact projects aimed at driving growth and operational excellence for prominent companies.

Educational Background

• Master of Business Administration (MBA): Operations Management and Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Economics and Music from the University of Cape Town.

Professional Experience

• Current Role: Partner at McKinsey & Company, leading consumer work in Africa.
• Previous Roles:
  • Associate Partner and Consultant at McKinsey.
  • Summer Associate at Deutsche Bank.
  • Business Analyst at McKinsey.

Key Contributions

Damian has been instrumental in several significant initiatives, including:

• Developing market-entry strategies for international firms entering African markets.
• Directing turnaround strategies for global consumer goods companies.
• Implementing supply chain transformations for various clients.

He has also contributed insights on consumer markets through McKinsey publications and is fluent in English, with conversational skills in Afrikaans.123 Additionally, he is noted for his musical talents, showcasing a diverse skill set beyond his professional expertise.