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Tom Isherwood

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Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company
📍 United Arab Emirates

Tom is a Senior Partner in McKinseys Middle East office, advising clients on technology, transformation, and AI. An alumnus of the University of Oxford, he has supported clients in over 10 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, focusing on how institutions can capture value from emerging technologies.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his young sons. He is a native English speaker who has lived in the Middle East for nearly 20 years and is conversational in Arabic. He is interested in global affairs, following outlets like BBC News.

He is a leading voice on generative AI adoption in the GCC, frequently publishing reports and speaking at conferences on the topic.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Senior Partner
Location
United Arab Emirates
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AI in Government
He has recently published multiple articles and reports specifically advising government agencies on unlocking the potential of generative AI and overcoming adoption challenges in the public sector.
AI Agents
Recently highlighted that almost every client conversation he has is about AI agents, indicating this is a major focus area in his current work and thinking.
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10-2008
Senior Partner
McKinsey & Company
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Thoughts on Qimam: Tom Isherwood, McKinsey & Company. Featured in YouTube
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Tom Isherwood | McKinsey & Company – Professional Profile. Featured in McKinsey & Company
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Education
2006 - 2008
MPhil
University of Oxford
2002 - 2006
BA; MA
University of Delaware
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