Cognition is an Independent
& Fast-growing professional services boutique founded and managed by ex-McKinsey Talent.
Cognition Partners is a dynamic, fast-growing professional services boutique specializing in 3 regions (Western Europe, MENA, and West Africa)
Our value proposition is built on two core pillars:
A rigorous, top-tier approach, inspired by the methodologies of the world’s leading consulting firms, ensuring we deliver valuable and actionable insights to our clients
A flexible, senior deployment model, tailored to address our clients’ challenges with precision and efficiency
We bring hands-on industry expertise, particularly in financial services and the public sector, ensuring tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients
2 distinct services lines
We offer a unique service model organized around (i) a classic top notch management consulting and (ii) a innovative Knowledge Advisory support
Management consulting
(incl. Strategy, Performance & Investment advisory)
Knowledge Advisory
(Top-tier outsourcing model to empower consulting teams)
At a glance
3+
GLOBAL NETWORK OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
3
MAJOR REGIONS
COVERED
Western Europe
(incl. Germany, France)
MENA
(incl. KSA, UAE, Morocco)
West Africa
(French Speaking)
300+
SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENTS AND COUNTING
Our geographical coverage
Western Europe
( Germany - France )
Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
Saudi Arabia - UAE - Bahrain - Morocco
West Africa
UEMOA region
Our Managing Partner
Othmane Mikou
20 years of experience - McKinsey & Company Alumnus
Seasoned Senior Partner providing counsel to top management of institutions in the private, public and social sectors – cumulating 20 years of project and client management experience mostly in the Western Europe, MENA region and West Africa. Former Senior Manager at McKinsey & Company North Africa and Co-founder of successful strategic consulting boutiques.
Wide and Hands-on expertise in crafting & delivering ambitious opportunities – from strategy to execution
Expert in Financial Services (esp. retail banking) and Public Sector (incl. Industrial policy & Territorial development).