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Yutaro Kakimoto

Senior PartnerKansai

Supports companies in various sectors on transformation projects, and translates expertise of performance improvement, growth, and capability building into lasting impact

Yutaro leads McKinsey’s work globally in energy and materials, and also leads our Marketing & Sales Practice in Japan.

He supports companies in transforming their strategies, performance, and culture by leveraging expertise in growth, cash generation, cost optimization, and capability building. He has supported many clients in achieving revenue expansion and profit growth.

Published work

The future of chemicals in Japan: Shifting toward global specialties,” McKinsey & Company, April 2023

Education

University of Oxford
BA, philosophy, politics, economics