Nikhil Sahni

Partner

Nikhil Sahni is a prominent Partner at McKinsey & Company, based in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been with McKinsey since February 2016, where he specializes in advising healthcare organizations on various strategic initiatives, including corporate strategy, business-unit strategy, inorganic growth, and operational efficiency. Sahni is also a key leader in McKinsey’s Center for U.S. Health System Reform, focusing on enhancing productivity and improving patient outcomes across the healthcare sector.1 3 4

Education and Early Career

Sahni holds an impressive academic background with degrees from several prestigious institutions:

MBA from Harvard Business School
MPA/ID from Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Dual degrees (BA and BAS) in South Asia Studies and Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania
Additional studies at the University of Oxford.1 2

Before joining McKinsey, he served as the Senior Director of Strategy, Planning, and Operations at Kyruus, where he significantly contributed to the company’s growth by raising $25 million in funding. He also worked as the Policy Director for Cost Trends and Special Projects for the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, utilizing data to identify cost-saving opportunities within the state's healthcare system.2 3 4

Contributions and Publications

Sahni has authored several influential publications on healthcare productivity, including articles in renowned journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and Health Affairs. His work has been recognized and cited by major media outlets like The Economist and The Wall Street Journal.2 4

Board Memberships

In addition to his role at McKinsey, Sahni serves on the board of Health Care Without Harm, an organization focused on sustainability in healthcare, and is involved with the Atrius Health Academic Institute Advisory Board.3 4

Overall, Nikhil Sahni's extensive experience in both public policy and private sector strategy positions him as a significant figure in shaping healthcare delivery systems in the United States.