100 Executive Women in Tech
to Watch in 2024
Jacky Wright
Senior Partner and Chief Technology and Platform Officer at McKinsey & Company
Jacky Wright, serving as McKinsey & Company's Senior Partner and Chief Technology and Platform Officer, embodies a global technology leader's prowess, driving significant business transformation and advocating for social causes.
With over two decades of experience, she pioneers innovation, sustainable business models, and digital transformation for leading global institutions. At McKinsey, she holds the esteemed position of the firm's inaugural chief technology and platform officer, steering the technology portfolio and strategy while being a senior partner.
Focused on fortifying McKinsey's technological capabilities, Wright accelerates technology integration in client engagements and pioneers new platforms for organizational transformation and growth. She oversees McKinsey's internal technology unit, catering to over 40,000 colleagues across 66 countries.
Previously, Wright held impactful roles at Microsoft US as the chief digital officer and corporate vice president. Her senior technology leadership spans industries, including chief information officer roles at BP and General Electric, along with serving as HM Revenue and Customs' chief digital and information officer within the UK government.
Beyond her professional expertise, Wright advocates for diversity, digital inclusion, and inclusive leadership, leveraging her platform to foster a more inclusive world. Her impactful contributions have earned her recognition, including honorary doctorate degrees from Aston University and the University of Bath. Her accolades include being named in prestigious lists such as the National Diversity Council's 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology, Britain’s Powerlist 100 of Most Influential Black People, the Top 100 BAME Leaders in Business, the Top 100 BAME Leaders in Tech, and Savoy Magazine’s Top Women list.
With over two decades of experience, she pioneers innovation, sustainable business models, and digital transformation for leading global institutions. At McKinsey, she holds the esteemed position of the firm's inaugural chief technology and platform officer, steering the technology portfolio and strategy while being a senior partner.
Focused on fortifying McKinsey's technological capabilities, Wright accelerates technology integration in client engagements and pioneers new platforms for organizational transformation and growth. She oversees McKinsey's internal technology unit, catering to over 40,000 colleagues across 66 countries.
Previously, Wright held impactful roles at Microsoft US as the chief digital officer and corporate vice president. Her senior technology leadership spans industries, including chief information officer roles at BP and General Electric, along with serving as HM Revenue and Customs' chief digital and information officer within the UK government.
Beyond her professional expertise, Wright advocates for diversity, digital inclusion, and inclusive leadership, leveraging her platform to foster a more inclusive world. Her impactful contributions have earned her recognition, including honorary doctorate degrees from Aston University and the University of Bath. Her accolades include being named in prestigious lists such as the National Diversity Council's 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology, Britain’s Powerlist 100 of Most Influential Black People, the Top 100 BAME Leaders in Business, the Top 100 BAME Leaders in Tech, and Savoy Magazine’s Top Women list.
