McKinsey to Expand Presence in Uzbekistan and Central Asia
The company outlined its plans during a visit by global managing partner Bob Sternfels to Tashkent
Sternfels and McKinsey’s regional leaders met with representatives of government agencies and businesses in the capital of Uzbekistan. Discussions covered projects in the mining industry, energy, finance, and digital infrastructure, as well as workforce training.
Senior partner Semyon Yakovlev will lead McKinsey’s operations in Uzbekistan. He will be responsible for strategic business development and client projects. Partners Dulatbek Ikbayev and Yermolai Solzhenitsyn will also participate in the work.
The company’s priorities include advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and the development of professional skills. McKinsey plans to continue its Forward educational program: according to its data, over 1,500 young professionals in Central Asia have already completed the training, while around 290,000 people have done so worldwide.
