John Kelleher

John Kelleher is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, based in Toronto. He has a robust background in leading corporate turnarounds across various industries, leveraging his experience as a CEO, private equity partner, and board director. His expertise encompasses investment management, finance, private equity, venture capital, financial modeling, and accounting. Kelleher has also taught these subjects at several prominent business schools.12

His industry experience spans multiple sectors, including aerospace and defense, heavy manufacturing, banking, chemicals, retail, and high technology. In addition to his role at McKinsey, Kelleher serves as the co-chair of the Next 36, a program focused on entrepreneurial development in Canada. This role involves collaborating with leading business figures to foster disruptive startups that can innovate within established industries.2

Kelleher is also an accomplished writer; his insights on corporate governance, finance, and technology have been featured in notable publications such as The Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, McKinsey Quarterly, and Director magazine.2