We want McKinsey to feel like home for anyone. The Prism community (‘Progressing Representation and Inclusion in Social Mobility’) is for colleagues interested in social mobility and broadening others’ access to our firm.
How we do it
Our impact and community has been strengthened through four core pillars
Bringing the best talent to McKinsey
Establish social mobility-focused recruitment events, build relationships with external diversity organizations, and support candidates where appropriate.
Inclusion and retention of colleagues
Providing support for colleagues of all socio-economic backgrounds to thrive at McKinsey.
Business and industry engagement
Bring together businesses and charities to drive action on social mobility. Conduct research to enhance understanding of socio-economic mobility's scale, nature, and impact, focusing on improving workforce socio-economic diversity.
Opportunities to give back
Organize community events, campaigns, and speaker events locally and globally. Establish charity partnerships, host student 'insight days,' and offer networking and coaching opportunities for secondary school students.
Meet our people

Philip Barber
PartnerLondon
Helps complex organisations design, implement, and manage large-scale transformations to increase effectiveness, deliver impact,...

Ciara Conlon
Engagement ManagerDublin
Guides clients on operations and business performance strategies, with expertise in transformation in both public and private...

Biljana Cvetanovski
PartnerLondon
Advises consumer-facing clients on marketing strategy and growth with deep expertise in how to deliver sustainable growth through...

Ferry Grijpink
PartnerAmsterdam
Helps telecom and media companies grow their businesses, shape new markets, and transform their organizations.

Alastair Hamilton
PartnerLondon
Leads McKinsey’s net-zero work in the United Kingdom and supports clients in the public and private sectors to build new green...

Michelle Maurer
Senior AssociateMunich
Leads diversity and inclusion initiatives with a focus on Prism and women's empowerment in Germany and Austria.

Eduardo Perez-Verdia
Associate PartnerMadrid
Helps industrial and energy clients improve their operational performance and accelerate their energy transition strategies....
Our recent research
Article
Why Europe’s employers can—and should—do more to improve social mobility
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Europe has been hailed as a land of opportunity but its environment for enabling social mobility is waning. The changing nature...
Report
Ethnocultural minorities in Europe: A potential triple win
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Greater inclusion of ethnocultural minorities could fill talent gaps and spur company growth, increase economic empowerment of...
Article
Fixing the ladder: How UK businesses benefit from better social mobility
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Socioeconomic diversity merits consideration alongside gender, race, ethnicity, and other diversity dimensions on the UK corporate...