McKinsey CEO Bob Sternfels says the firm now has 60,000 employees: 25,000 of them are AI agents - Business Insider
Google News • 1/12/2026 – 1/13/2026
Summary
McKinsey CEO Bob Sternfels announced that the firm currently employs 60,000 individuals, with 25,000 of them being AI agents. He highlighted that the era of "learn once, work forever" is over, indicating changes in consulting jobs, particularly with a reduction in non-client-facing roles.
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Age
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