Meet Manan

MANAN SHAH

2018 UWACS Co-President

Solution Associate at McKinsey & Company

  • What did you study during university and what role did you have at UWACS?

    Master in Astronomy and Astrophysics. I was committee member and then president at UWACS.

  • What is your role currently?

    Consultant at McKinsey & Company

  • How did you first find out about management consulting, and what drew you towards it as a career?

    I learnt about it during 4th year university, through some clubs and network. It was appealing to me because it was challenging and gave a career path with problem solving and impact to the world.

  • What are the best skills you developed as a member of UWACS which has helped you in your current role?

    Leadership and people skills - highly underrated!

  • What would be your advice/tips to UWACS members who are looking to apply for management consulting roles?

    Find your fit, sharpen your problem solving toolkit, and practice the interviews!