McKinsey & Company 2023 Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA

The Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) program kicks off with a three-day virtual event on May 5 – 7 where attendees will explore the importance of women in leadership, develop a sense of connection, and create a long-lasting community. The program will continue with weekly workshops and informative virtual sessions throughout May and June.

• Table of Content
• About McKinsey & Company
• Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA
• Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA
• Requirements for Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About McKinsey & Company

McKinsey & Company is a United States-based management consulting firm, founded in 1926 by University of Chicago professor James O. McKinsey, that advises on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations.

Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA

Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA

Funding is available for successful candidates

Requirements for Next Generation Women Leaders EMEA Qualification

To be considered for NGWL EMEA, you must be currently based in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa (or have strong ties with Europe, the Middle East, or Africa). You must also be:

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, or MBA student graduating no later than 2023
  or
• A professional with up to eight years of work experience

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following by March 6:

• Your resume in English, which should include details of your education and grades, work experience, and extracurricular activities and achievements
• Office location (based on geographic or industry ties) OR business function (based on industry experience)—this is necessary so that our colleagues from those offices or business functions can objectively review your application

Cover letter (maximum of 250 words), where you can tell us about your motivation to join the event, any leadership experience, or simply add anything to support your application, beyond the information included in your CV, e.g., your personal achievements or circumstances to select a specific office. Transcripts (only required by some locations – please see details below)

Digital Assessment

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete an online assessment (~60 minutes). This does not require any preparation or prior business knowledge. More details will be shared within a few weeks after submitting your application.

Your office/business function (practice) preference

Our participating offices are listed below. When you apply, you will choose up to three office locations or industry practices to review your application and consider selecting you. We advise you to make your choices based on geographic or industry ties (e.g., you have studied or lived in the country or you have work experience in the industry). You should be fluent in the local language.

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