Ilja Leifeld

Ilja Leifeld is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management consulting and finance. Currently serving as an Associate Partner and Senior Vice President at McKinsey & Company since 2017, Ilja focuses on McKinsey Transformation. Alongside this role, Ilja has been involved in asset management at Schmerz-Stiftung CESAR since 2008. Previous positions include Manager of Finance & Controlling at esome advertising technologies GmbH (2015-2017), Private Equity Analyst at Capvis Equity Partners (2013-2015), and various roles in investment banking and strategy, including internships at Credit Suisse and Airbnb.com. Ilja's educational background includes studies at WHU - Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management, Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung, University of Bath, and Werner Heisenberg Gymnasium.