The "Art & Science of Execution" Roundtable Series brings mid to senior-level operations leaders for small, invitation-only lunchtime discussions with MBA and EMBA students. Designed as intimate conversation opportunities, these sessions provide students with direct access to practitioners actively leading operational functions across industries. Each roundtable focuses on career pathways within operations, exploring how professionals have built their careers, and the skills, experiences, and trade-offs that shape operational roles.
February 2026
Kapil Dev Bansal
Associate Partner, McKinsey & Co.
Wednesday, Feb. 25th, 2026
Kravis 810
Kapil Dev Bansal, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Co., joined the Deming Center to discuss how AI is transforming supply chain strategy and operations. Drawing from his consulting experience across industries, he also shared practical advice on skills students should be developing to stay competitive in an AI-enabled world.