McKinsey Accuses Former Senior Partner of Stealing Trade Secrets

A former senior partner and shareholder of McKinsey & Co. misappropriated the company’s trade secrets when he left to work for its competitor Accenture, the management consulting firm claims in a new federal lawsuit in the District of New Jersey.

Parker Shi worked in McKinsey Digital, a practice group that advises clients on the application of technology and advanced analytics, according to the complaint. He worked on key industry sectors including insurance, consumer products, and pharmaceutical and medical products. His position “afforded him access to a veritable treasure trove of materials containing confidential and proprietary information,” McKinsey said. ...