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Gupta retired from McKinsey in 2007 and then leaked secrets from Goldman's board in 2008... and that's what he was prosecuted for. So it does make sense that h
by kanamekun 14y ago
Gupta retired from McKinsey in 2007 and then leaked secrets from Goldman's board in 2008... and that's what he was prosecuted for. So it does make sense that his association with Goldman would get primary billing. As the NYT article states, "Mr. Gupta’s illegal conduct started after he retired from McKinsey."
At the same time, it's definitely of note that Gupta not only headed up McKinsey but that he violated its core principle of client confidentiality:
<< “McKinsey’s core business principle is to guard the confidential and private information of its clients,” said a former McKinsey executive who spoke only on the condition of anonymity. “It is mind-blowing that the guy who ran the firm for so many years could be going to jail for violating that principle.” >>
So I can see why both associations would be worth noting. I don't think there's a major bias or vested interest here.
- arjunnarayan 14y agoIf you think a consulting company protects the confidentiality and privacy of its clients, there's a bridge I'd like to sell you.
- lancewiggs 14y agoHaving worked there - yes the culture of keeping confidentiality was incredibly strong. We shared learnings but not details, and everything shared would be disguised. Even today, 11 years later, you won't catch me saying former client names.
- damoncali 14y agoMcKinsey’s core business principle is to guard the confidential and private information of its clients This made me spit coffee on my keyboard.