The 2022 Top Consultants: Mohamed Kande

Mohamed Kande serves as PwC's Global Advisory Leader and co-leads the firm's US Consulting business. Mohamed has accumulated a very diverse international business experience living and working in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America where he has guided global teams, C-suite leaders and clients across diverse industries. His expertise spans the areas of operational strategy, technology development, mergers and acquisitions, and Mohamed uses the power of technology—analytics, AI, cloud and digital solutions—to find and fix complex problems, transforming client businesses.

Previously he was PwC's US and Global Advisory Leader for the technology, media, telecoms and hospitality industry sectors. Before joining PwC in August 2011, Mohamed was the managing partner of PRTM Management Consultants' Europe, Middle East and South Asia business.

Mohamed studied electrical engineering in college in France, has a masters in engineering from the University of Montreal and a MBA from the University of Chicago. He comes from a multicultural background, and is fluent in French. He currently resides in Washington, D.C. with his daughter and enjoys Tae Kwon Do in his free time.

What has been the biggest factor in your success so far?

A diversity of experiences. I began my education in engineering before going to business school. This has allowed me to bring deep technical knowledge and a systems mindset to the business world. I have had the opportunity to live and work in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. This has not only given me valuable experience leading businesses in developed and developing nations, but also provided me with a keen understanding of human behavior and social norms. These experiences have helped me appreciate the power of diverse perspectives and the importance of inclusive leadership.

What do you enjoy most about your career in the consulting industry?

The ability to solve problems and learn from my colleagues. At PwC, we focus on bringing multidisciplinary teams to our clients' complex problems. Not only does this lead to better solutions, but it's also a more rewarding experience for our people. We learn from each other and bring the best of our firm to every opportunity. I have a deep appreciation and admiration for the people I work with every day.

I also don't know any other industry where you can reinvent yourself again and again.

What is your proudest achievement to date?

Being a father and seeing my daughter evolve into a very accomplished young woman.

What's the best advice you've ever been given?

Consulting should never be about "selling". It's about listening. It's about understanding your client's challenges. It's about putting yourself in their shoes. It's not about YOU. So, basically, stop talking about yourself and listen!

What does this recognition mean to you?

Consulting is a team sport. You can't go it alone. So this is a recognition of my incredible colleagues and the team environment at PwC. I could not be here without them.