Shelley is a senior partner in McKinsey’s New York office. In addition to serving clients across a wide range of sectors—including private capital, technology, and media—Shelley is a member of the firm’s global leadership and heads the Reputation & Engagement function. He is also the founder and Chair of the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility, a think tank dedicated to developing solutions that expand economic opportunity.
As leader of Reputation & Engagement, Shelley oversees global marketing, communications, publishing, and external engagement at McKinsey. In this role, he focuses on raising awareness of the firm’s impact and capabilities while engaging with clients and stakeholders across diverse industries in more than 65 countries.
Shelley has been widely recognized for his leadership and contributions. In 2024, he was named one of Bloomberg Businessweek’s Ones to Watch in investing. He was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2023, named a Notable Black Leader by Crain’s New York Business in 2022, and recognized as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine.
He is a member of the Executive Leadership Council and serves on the board of directors of the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Previously, he was a member of the board of directors of the National Black MBA Association.
Before joining McKinsey, Shelley worked in the financial services industry. He held a variety of roles in the global markets business at an investment bank before cofounding a private investment firm. He holds a BA in economics from Boston College, an MBA from Columbia University, an MPA from Harvard University, and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of New Haven.
