Jack McMahon

Global Head of PA's community engagement and The PA Foundation

Jack McMahon is a strategic director specializing in community engagement, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and corporate philanthropy. He has over 12 years of experience in the banking and consulting industries.1

Current Role

Jack currently serves as the Global Head of Communities and The PA Foundation at PA Consulting, a position he has held since October 2021.1 In this role, he:

Leads global community engagement initiatives, including partnerships, pro-bono consulting, and volunteering
Heads The PA Foundation, a global grant-making facility supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds
Focuses on improving education, skills, and employment outcomes for underprivileged individuals

His efforts in this role were recognized in 2024 when he won the British Diversity Awards for Social Mobility Initiative of the Year.1

Professional Background

Prior to his current position, Jack held several notable roles:

Standard Chartered Bank: He worked in various director-level positions from 2018 to 2021, including roles in Group Sustainability and Corporate Affairs.1
PwC: From 2012 to 2018, Jack was a Strategy and Sustainability Consultant, focusing on international development and poverty alleviation solutions.1
Teach First: He began his career as a secondary school teacher of History and Politics from 2009 to 2011.1

Education

Jack has a strong educational background:

Impact Investing programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
MPhil in Education, Globalisation and International Development from the University of Cambridge (with Distinction)
B.A. in Politics and East European Studies from UCL
Year abroad studying Kulturwissenschaften at European-University Viadrina1

Skills and Interests

Jack is passionate about creating positive social outcomes for those with unequal access to opportunities, tools, and resources.1 He has experience in: