As global leader of McKinsey’s industrials work, Steffen helps companies reimagine their business models through AI and turn ambitious goals into measurable outcomes. He works alongside senior leaders to craft strategies that accelerate growth, protect margins, and build resilience—while ensuring organizations can deliver at scale with confidence.
Steffen brings a unique perspective shaped by hands-on managerial experience earlier in his career and 25 years of advising CEOs and boards. He understands the realities of how industrial companies operate—distinct from technology firms—and designs solutions tailored to their unique context. His work balances digital innovation with the practical demands of complex supply chains, capital intensity, regulation, and geopolitics.
Across automotive, semiconductors, energy, and transport, Steffen has guided transformations that unlocked billions in value while de-risking execution. A central focus of his work is embedding AI for impact: optimizing pricing, factory yields, demand sensing, and predictive service while equipping leadership teams with the systems and talent to maintain results for the long term.
