Gachao joins Trans-Century from McKinsey & Company in Johannesburg, where he was involved in advising corporate clients in emerging markets on corporate finance and strategy. He was also the principal consultant that led the McKinsey assignment to develop the Vision 2030 project for the Government of Kenya. During his term at McKinsey he has been able to develop a strong global network of private and public sector professionals.
Gachao Joined McKinsey in 2003 after completing his PhD at the University of Cambridge, Corpus Christi College in the UK. He holds a First Class Honors BSc degree from Imperial College, London in Biochemistry. At McKinsey, Gachao focussed on economic development (e.g., country strategy), electric power (particularly generation), global health and education. Gachao also serviced his clients on issues of corporate finance, strategy, operational excellence and organizational effectiveness.