James Panarettos is an experienced professional currently serving as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, a position held since September 2023, previously held the same title from August 2018 to July 2021. An MBA graduate from Harvard Business School (2021-2023), James led a finance project for BHP across multiple international locations. Additionally, James has experience in venture capital and strategy analysis through roles at Navitas and Navitas Ventures, along with co-founding Model Citizen Media, a digital media startup with a substantial following. Education includes an Honours degree in Economics from Peking University, participation in the University Scholars Programme at the National University of Singapore, and a Bachelor of Philosophy with a 7 GPA from The University of Western Australia.