Jali Packer Coach Bio

Ex-McKinsey, Senior Associate and Research Fellow

Jali is an MPA candidate at Columbia (May 2026), a former Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company (London), and Research Fellow at McKinsey Global Institute (Sydney). During his 4 years at McKinsey, he worked with clients in healthcare, banking, and private equity. At McKinsey Global Institute, he conducted research on regional development, geopolitics, and economic inclusion, publishing articles and reports featured by Forbes, the Financial Times, and the Economist.

Jali has extensive experience in case coaching and helping candidates build their analytical skills and interview confidence. His primary aim when coaching is always to ensure a personalized approach, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate to help them achieve their full potential. He has worked with candidates in EMEA, North America, and Australia – at the undergrad and MBA-level. Having thoroughly enjoyed his academic and professional journey, he wants to make the most of this positive experience to encourage candidates to pursue their professional interests and chart their own path in consulting.

Jali holds a BA and MA in Psychological & Behavioural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where he graduated as a King’s Scholar, and an MSc in Behavioural Science from University College London. His focus at Columbia is on data science and urban policy, and during his degree he has worked in the Strategy team at New York City Economic Development Corporation. In his free time he enjoys sailing, surfing, and exploring New York.