Tarek Elmasry

Tarek Elmasry: Senior Partner and Global Co-Leader of McKinsey's Tech, Media & Telecom Practice

Tarek Elmasry: is a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he co-leads the global Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice. He has over 25 years of experience serving CEOs, boards of directors, and public-sector leaders, counseling them on strategic and organizational issues related to technology, corporate strategy, and governance.4

Career Highlights

• Senior Partner and Global Co-Leader, Tech, Media & Telecom Practice at McKinsey & Company (1994-present)12
• Previously led McKinsey's acquisitions and helped establish an ecosystem of partners and alliances with leading tech companies4
• Has been based in McKinsey offices across the world, including Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, and Sydney, serving clients on every continent4

Education

• Master of Management (Finance and Marketing), Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (1992-1994)12
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics, University of Chicago (1985-1989)12

Other Roles and Affiliations

• Member of McKinsey Global Institute's council, advising on research related to global economic, business, and technology trends4
• Long-standing active board member of Interfaith Youth Core, the largest interfaith youth organization in North America4
• Trustee of Northwestern University and serves on the board of advisors for Kellogg School of Management34

Elmasry is known for his focus on helping people thrive, whether it's CEOs, boards, founders, or his own family.3 He brings empathy and a counselor-like approach to his work, asking questions to deeply understand goals and find ways to help others succeed.3