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McKinsey in SEA

Hi,

I'm curious about the competitive landscape and prestige of McKinsey & Company in Southeast Asia, particularly in major countries like Indonesia and Singapore. How does McKinsey compare to other consulting firms in these regions? Are there any specific strengths or weaknesses that stand out?

Additionally, how is McKinsey's prestige perceived compared to other consulting firms in these countries?

Thanks

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on Jul 13, 2024
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

McK is the biggest among MBB in SEA.

In terms of prestige, in SEA what matters more is MBB vs Tier 2, rather than firm specific. For exit opportunities, top tier employers don't really care which MBB you are from. 

The differences between McK and BCG/Bain would be industry specific

  • E.g Bain is still market leader in SEA for PE work, McK is very strong in O&G, Bain not so much

Short answer - you won't go wrong by choosing McK, assuming you have the offer already :)

Florian
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on Jul 15, 2024
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Hi there,

The reputation and prestige of McKinsey in SEA is pretty much a mirror image of these factors from other parts of the world.

In a business context, it's extremely strong and a great door-opener for future opportunities!

Cheers,

Florian

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