When McKinsey Comes to Town

When McKinsey Comes to Town (2022) is a riveting deep dive into how the world’s most powerful consulting firm fosters inequality, corruption, and global instability. It examines McKinsey’s ties to controversial industries and governments, and reveals the stark contrast between the firm’s lofty values and its actions – from incentivizing opioid prescriptions to supporting authoritarian regimes. 

• Anyone interested in politics and policy
• Fans of investigative journalism
• Leaders trying to avoid similar missteps

Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe are investigative journalists renowned for their work at the New York Times, Bloomingdale, and many other prestigious outlets. Bogdanich, a multiple Pulitzer Prize winner, has exposed issues ranging from corporate misconduct to rail safety. Forsythe, who won a Pulitzer Prize himself, gained acclaim for his groundbreaking reporting on the wealth of Chinese leadership families. Their joint effort, When McKinsey Comes to Town, was named Book of the Year 2022 by both the New York Times and the Times.