Olivia White

Olivia White is a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and serves as director of the McKinsey Global Institute, the firm's business and economics research arm. White advises financial institutions and global organizations on strategy, growth, risk management, and resilience, utilizing advanced analytics and scenario analysis to address complex challenges. Her research covers global economic trends, including resilience, global flows and value chains, financial markets, technology and innovation, labor markets, and inclusive growth, with a focus on Africa and Latin America.

White has led initiatives in open data for finance, digital financial infrastructure, and digital identification, and has worked extensively on financial and digital inclusion in both developed and emerging markets. Her insights appear in international news outlets, and she is a speaker at global conferences, industry events, and executive roundtables, where she convenes leaders to discuss economic and technological issues.

Before joining McKinsey, White was a Pappalardo Fellow in physics at MIT, conducting research in physics and neuroscience. She holds a doctorate in physics from Harvard University, a master of science in mathematics from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, and bachelor's degrees in physics and mathematics from Stanford University. White's academic background and professional experience position her as a thought leader and public speaker in economics, technology, and global development.