Brooke Stokes

Partner, McKinsey & Company

Role: Associate

Sites: CDL-Atlanta, CDL-Paris, CDL-Toronto

Stream: Space

Brooke is a leader in McKinsey’s Aerospace & Defense practice, supporting clients on space, defense, and national security engagements. In particular, she is a core leader of the firm’s space work, working with established companies, disruptors, and investors. Her focus is on growth strategy, innovation, and transactions-related work, supporting clients on topics such as go-to-market strategies, market sizing, strategic portfolio reviews, ecosystem market scans, equity story development, and market diligences.

In addition to her client engagements, Brooke has helped lead the firm’s space knowledge development, including collaborations with the Aerospace Industries Association and the World Economic Forum. She is currently leading McKinsey’s knowledge partnership with the World Economic Forum on the outlook for the space sector and satellite-enabled applications across industries. She has also spoken at industry events and in the media on space industry dynamics.

Brooke’s background prior to McKinsey is in finance and business economics, and included work with a boutique financial and economic analysis consulting firm.