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Andrés Cadena

Senior PartnerBogotá

Andrés Cadena

Senior PartnerBogotá

Andrés Cadena is a member of the Banking and Consumer practices in Latin America, specializing in Latin American economic development with a focus on both the public and private sectors.

Andrés is part of the Banking and Consumer practices in Latin America and leads the McKinsey Center for Government (MCG) in the region. He is a member of the McKinsey Global Institute board, which provides advice on global economic, technological, and business trends, and also leads the firm's work on economic development and sustainable cities in Latin America.

Since joining McKinsey in 1997, Andrés has led more than 250 client projects, with a focus on national and local governments, multilateral organizations, financial institutions, and consumer-goods companies.

Examples of Andrés’ recent work include the following:

  • Supporting the implementation of a strategic plan for the development of various industrial sectors in a Latin American country.
  • Leading a study to analyze the competitive position, identify future opportunities, and propose a strategy for a Latin American country.
  • Participating in a study for a nonprofit organization during a strategic planning initiative.
  • Contributing to the development of the asset management business of a major financial group.
  • Developing the pilot of the new business model for a bank's network.
  • Conducting a diagnostic of the development and maintenance of system area applications in a bank.
  • Participating in a support study during a post-merger process of two banks.

Andrés serves on the boards of a number of nonprofit organizations that focus on education, economic development, and social services in his native Colombia. He has spoken on finance and organization topics at several international conferences.

Published work

What could a new era mean for Latin America?,” McKinsey Global Institute, July 2023

Using a crisis nerve center to help reopen the economy,” McKinsey & Company, May 2020

Restarting national economies during coronavirus, part two,” McKinsey & Company, May 2020

Saving our livelihoods from COVID-19: Toward an economic recovery,” McKinsey & Company, April 2020

How to restart national economies during the coronavirus crisis,” McKinsey & Company, April 2020

Bringing major improvements to education in Colombia,” McKinsey & Company, May 2019

Unlocking the economic potential of Central America and the Caribbean,” McKinsey & Company, April 2019

Outperformers: High-growth emerging economies and the companies that propel them,” McKinsey Global Institute, September 2018

How to counter three threats to growth in Latin America,” McKinsey Global Institute, April 2017

Can Latin America reignite growth by connecting with consumers?,” McKinsey Global Institute, June 2016

Innovation in government: Indonesia and Colombia,” McKinsey Quarterly, February 2012

Fulfilling the promise of Latin America’s cities,” McKinsey Quarterly, August 2011

Building globally competitive cities: The key to Latin American growth,” McKinsey Global Institute, August 2011

Colombia’s lesson in economic development,” McKinsey Quarterly, July 2010

Past experience

Corporación Invertir en Colombia
Deputy director of projects

INVERLINK
Investment banking analyst

Education

University of Rochester
MBA

University of the Andes
BS, industrial engineering