Mark D.

Mark D. currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Associate Partner within McKinsey & Company's Sustainability Practice, where leadership of a global team has facilitated the creation of high-quality digital assets and infrastructure. With over two decades of experience in product design and team management, Mark excels in identifying opportunities, facilitating communication across various technical disciplines, and fostering talent development. Prior to McKinsey, Mark co-founded Pledgie, a fundraising platform, and served as CEO of Humansized Inc., a social innovation lab focused on digital product development. Mark also held the role of Senior Technical Director at Sphero, leading a significant transition to micro-service architecture. Mark D. holds an MFA in New Media & Fine Art from UC San Diego, and has completed coursework for a PhD in Media Arts and Technology at UC Santa Barbara, alongside a BFA in Film & New Media from the Kansas City Art Institute.