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Aakash Gupta

Leader of Asia CCN, Centers, Global Gen AI CCN COEGurugram Client Capabilities Hub

Aakash Gupta

Leader of Asia CCN, Centers, Global Gen AI CCN COEGurugram Client Capabilities Hub

Leads the Client Capabilities Hubs and Centers in Asia, driving strategic planning, capability building, innovation, client service, and people development. Also leads the global gen AI center of excellence for the Client Capabilities Network to fundamentally rewire our client service with gen AI technology, including value proposition, operating model talent, and economic implications

Aakash leads the network of client capability hubs and centers across Asia, which comprises approximately 5,000 professionals, including researchers, experts, data scientists, and firm functions. The majority of these colleagues are based in India, with centers in Gurugram, Chennai, and Bangalore, while there is also a significant presence in Southeast Asia, China, and North Asia.

Aakash has rich experience across a variety of roles in McKinsey. After joining the firm in 2007, he started his career as an integrative consultant in the Delhi office, serving clients directly for many years. He then led the incubation of several digital and other solutions before pivoting to support McKinsey with some key acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

He is responsible for setting the vision and strategic priorities for these locations and steering them, including incubation of new capabilities, collaboration across cells, and cutting-edge innovation. He is also responsible for people development, coaching, and mentoring of knowledge professionals in the hub.

Aakash is passionate about creating a meaningful, inspiring, and authentic work environment that supports colleagues in their professional and personal growth. A long-standing practitioner of yoga and meditation, Aakash believes in holistic wellness.

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Past experience

Goldman Sachs, London, Investment Banking Division

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Technology leadership

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
MBA, strategy and finance

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Certified Chartered Accountant

Shriram College of Commerce, Delhi University
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