Jukka Maksimainen 

Senior Partner, Helsinki 

Jukka Maksimainen is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. He leads the firm’s global work in energy and materials and is part of the firm’s shareholder’s council, the firm's global governance board.  

Drawing on decades of experience with natural resources and advanced-industries clients, Jukka excels in operational turnarounds, strategic growth, and sustainability. He has led transformations for leading mining, oil & gas, and industrial companies, delivering substantial gains in throughput and cost efficiency. 

Jukka has developed strategies for multi-commodity mining companies, directed large-scale operational turnarounds, and served as a project director for one of the world’s largest mining operations. He also supports sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms with portfolio strategies and asset optimization.  

A former commodity trader and strategist, Jukka holds an M.Sc in Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology, bringing a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen to his clients.