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:

  1. 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

  2. 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).