Katy George

Katy George is a distinguished senior partner at McKinsey & Company, spearheading the Operations Practice in North America while also playing a pivotal role in its global leadership.

With over two decades of experience at McKinsey, Katy specializes in enhancing operational efficiency, aligning operational strategies with business objectives, and refining operating models.

Her expertise spans across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer goods, and aerospace, offering strategic guidance to optimize performance.

Apart from her consulting role, Katy George is an integral part of McKinsey's prestigious McKinsey Global Institute and the Shareholders Council, engaging in vital research and governance functions within the firm.

Her extensive portfolio includes driving initiatives related to product launches, manufacturing network optimization, sourcing and supply chain enhancements, and quality system advancements.

Katy is at the forefront of digital transformation, assisting companies in digitizing their sales, marketing, and operational processes, navigating technology decisions, and organizational restructuring.

As a thought leader in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Katy leverages her profound insights on automation and digital platforms to shape McKinsey's perspectives on the future of work and technology adoption.

She is actively involved in McKinsey's collaboration with MxD, a prominent consortium fostering partnerships among government, academic, and corporate entities for technological advancement.

Katy George is an alumna of Harvard University, where she pursued a PhD in Business Economics, and holds a Bachelor of Science dual degree in Economics and Government from Oberlin College.