The chief strategy officer’s role has expanded significantly over the past decade. We look at what it takes to be a successful strategist today.

In this episode we discuss the ways in which strategy leaders’ responsibilities have expanded significantly over the past decade, with many adding other functions to their roles. Sean is joined by Emma Gibbs, a partner in our London office who leads our Strategy and Corporate Finance Practice in the U.K., Ireland, and Israel. Emma serves institutions in highly regulated industries, helping develop strategies at the interface of the public and private sectors. Na'ama Alpert, a consultant in our Southern California office whose client experience spans private equity, technology, and electric vehicles. And Whitney Zimmerman, an associate partner in our London office. Whitney leads our research on the role of the chief strategy officer and strategy organizations. He helps client CSOs define their role and mandate. 

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The chief strategy officer’s role has expanded significantly over the past decade. We look at what it takes to be a successful strategist today.
In this episode we discuss the ways in which strategy leaders’ responsibilities have expanded significantly over the past decade, with many adding other functions to their roles. Sean is joined by <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/emma-gibbs">Emma Gibbs, </a>a partner in our London office who leads our <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/how-we-help-clients">Strategy and Corporate Finance</a> Practice in the U.K., Ireland, and Israel. Emma serves institutions in highly regulated industries, helping develop strategies at the interface of the public and private sectors. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/naamayalpert/">Na'ama Alpert</a>, a consultant in our Southern California office whose client experience spans private equity, technology, and electric vehicles. And <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyzimmerman/?originalSubdomain=uk">Whitney Zimmerman,</a> an associate partner in our London office. Whitney leads our research on the role of the chief strategy officer and strategy organizations. He helps client CSOs define their role and mandate. 
Related insights:
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/creating-more-value-with-corporate-strategy-mckinsey-global-survey-results">Creating more value with corporate strategy</a>
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/strategy-beyond-the-hockey-stick">Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick </a> <a href="https://hbr.org/2015/05/what-makes-a-great-chief-strategy-officer">What Makes a Great Chief Strategy Officer</a>
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/rethinking-the-role-of-the-strategist">Rethinking the role of the strategist</a> 
<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/have-you-tested-your-strategy-lately">Have you tested your strategy lately?</a>
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The chief strategy officer’s role has expanded significantly over the past decade. We look at what it takes to be a successful strategist today.

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