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Othman EssakalliOE

Othman Essakalli

Executive Advisor | Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner

€1,700/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Othman

Independent Advisor | Strategy, Growth Transformation, M&A Expert in Consumer Goods and Retail | Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner


Supported multiple mid-size to large-size companies in shaping and achieving their Growth Transformation journeys (as Project Director - focusing on Consumer Goods and Retail sectors):
  • Led 5+ end-to-end growth transformations, directly contributing to >€2b of EV creation (e.g., European Crisps and Snacks manufacturer; European Healthy Food manufacturer; Worldwide leading Sports retailer; French leading Food retailer).
  • Developed detailed growth plans and supported their execution, jointly with Senior and Middle management, incl. portfolio performance review, marketing activation, go-to-market strategy, associated sales force effectiveness and pricing.
  • Designed transformation implementation roadmap made of granular initiatives, and supported organizations on 12+ month journeys through on-the-ground coaching and problem-solving.
  • Regularly act as interim Chief Transformation Officer, collaborating closely with the Executive team.
Designed multiple growth strategy:
  • Led 10+ growth strategy engagements (e.g., Wine & Spirits player worldwide champagne strategy; Food service provider 5-year worldwide growth plan; leading A&FL player M&A strategy), counselling executives, board members and investors.
Conducted multiple buy-side and sell-side strategic Due Diligence in consumer goods: market forecast and competitive landscape overview, management business plan review, valuation scenarios.

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • McKinsey & Company
    Associate Partner
    May 2016 - July 2024 (8 years and 2 months)
    Paris, France

    Core Focus – Growth Transformation and Strategy in Consumers Goods and Retail


    Supported multiple mid-size to large-size companies in shaping and achieving their Growth Transformation journeys (as Project Director):
    • Led 5+ end-to-end growth transformations, directly contributing to >€2b of EV creation (e.g., European Crisps and Snacks manufacturer; European Healthy Food manufacturer; Worldwide leading Sports retailer; French leading Food retailer).
    • Developed detailed growth plans and supported their execution, jointly with Senior and Middle management, incl. portfolio performance review, marketing activation, go-to-market strategy, associated sales force effectiveness and pricing.
    • Designed transformation implementation roadmap made of granular initiatives, and supported organizations on 12+ month journeys through on-the-ground coaching and problem-solving.
    • Regularly act as interim Chief Transformation Officer, collaborating closely with the Executive team.
    Designed multiple growth strategy:
    • Led 10+ growth strategy engagements (e.g., Wine & Spirits player worldwide strategy; Food service provider 5-year worldwide growth plan; leading A&FL player M&A strategy), counselling executives, board members and investors.
    Conducted multiple buy-side and sell-side strategic Due Diligence in consumer goods

    Recent client impact examples

    • End-to-end transformation of a Hospitality education player: mobilized 200 initiative owners in the organization and delivered €500m EV, multiple new programs and an optimized students’ journey.
    • End-to-end transformation of a Crisps and Snacks manufacturer: addressed portfolio rationalization, pricing excellence, new retailer opening strategy – contributed to 50% EBITDA uplift.
    • Market commercial strategy for a Wine & Spirits leading player: portfolio strategy, assortment selection, marketing strategy.
    • Accelerated the delivery of an e-commerce website for a luxury fashion player.

  • Sciences po
    Lecturer
    January 2022 - December 2022 (1 year)
    Paris, France
    Developed and delivered weekly lectures to a 40-student class, focusing on Strategy use-cases
  • Strategy&
    Consultant Intern
    June 2015 - September 2015 (4 months)
    Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
    Analysed and optimized call center operations for a large telecommunications company

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Education

  • Master of Science in Engineering
    ECOLE CENTRALE PARIS
    2016
  • Master of Science in Management
    ESSEC Business School
    2016

Skill set

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