Zack C.
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Ex-McK Manager, Recruiting Lead, Interviewer | Distinctive People Leader
Studied at Michigan's Ross School of Business
Works at ZC Advisory
Hiring Manager
Available tomorrow at 10:30 PM UTC
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Zack’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Case Team Leader
10+ people coached for Management Consulting
Zack has helped clients get into these companies:
In the world of MBB, being smart is just the starting point. True success comes from identifying your unique strengths and staying true to them as you grow. For me, during my 8 years at McKinsey as an Engagement Manager and Professional Development Manager, I excelled by embracing the people side of the Firm's dual mission. While my expertise lies in growth strategy and business transformation—as both a practitioner and the founder of a boutique advisory firm—my greatest impact has been fostering the growth of high-performing teams among clients and colleagues alike. In roles such as Boston and Detroit Office Recruiting Lead, Duke (Fuqua) core team member, and Professional Development Manager for the Detroit Office and North America Advanced Industries Practice, I have coached and mentored over 100 consultants and aspiring consultants. I’ve helped individuals master case interviews to land roles at top consulting firms, accelerate their professional growth, and navigate the challenges of work-life balance. Whether you're preparing for consulting, advancing your career, or planning your next steps, I’m here to help you succeed.
Zack can help with:
Skill Building
Case Interview Prep
Promotion Strategy
Presentations
Networking Strategy
Behavioral Interview Prep
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe in the power of mentorship to unlock potential. Throughout my career, I’ve seen how the right guidance can transform not just businesses, but also individual trajectories. After years of fulfilling (and intense) work and a tremendous amount of growth at McKinsey, I was burnt out. It took the unwavering support of mentors and friends plus an immense amount of personal work with coaches to regain my confidence and recommit to my personal purpose in work. Whether it's navigating a career transition, building confidence in decision-making, or achieving ambitious goals, I find immense fulfillment in helping others turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
Work Experience
Strategy Consultant
ZC Advisory
August 2024 - Present
Practice specialties: ● Transformation Office design, deployment, and execution (Chief Transformation Officer) ● Organic growth strategy (mid-market and business unit-level) ● Commercial excellence diagnostic and capability building (B2B) ● Strategic due diligence (inorganic/M&A market assessment and target scans)
Chief Client Officer
Kickpoint Ventures
July 2023 - July 2024
Hiring Manager
Founding team member. Serving mid-market businesses to transform in preparation for scale or sale.
Professional Development Manager
McKinsey & Company
January 2021 - April 2023
Hiring Manager
Detroit Office and North America Advanced Industries Practice lead for Professional Development. Supporting consultants across tenures in their development journeys.
Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
July 2015 - January 2021
Hiring Manager
Growth strategy and GTM in B2B industries
MBA Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
May 2014 - August 2014
Account Executive, Enterprise Accounts
Thismoment
November 2011 - May 2013
Enterprise SaaS sales and agency development
Managing Director
Meltwater
September 2009 - October 2011
Hiring Manager
Sales leader with P&L responsibility for Chicago Office.
Zack was also given offers to work at
Google
Boston Consulting Group
Deloitte
Platinum Equity
Education
Michigan's Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Management
Activities and societies: Beta Theta Pi, Wolverine Sales Club Minor in Spanish
Duke's Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy
2013 - 2015
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Co-Founder of the Leadership Engagement and Discussion Series (Fuqua LEADS). Leadership Enrichment Executive for the COLE (Coach K. Center on Leadership and Ethics) Fellowship. Concentrating in Strategy and Leadership
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Overall Rating
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Zack has helped clients get into these companies: