Banner for Lavin Bernick Executive Chat with Somesh Khanna ’98 MBA, Co-Executive Chairman, Apexon

Lavin Bernick Executive Chat with Somesh Khanna '98 MBA, Co-Executive Chairman, Apexon

by Speaker Notice

Event (External Speaker) Leadership

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM CST (GMT-6)

Add to Calendar

Private Location (register to display)

0
Registered

Registration

Options Sales Start Sales End Availability Price

This event is open to specific members only. You need to Sign In

Details

The Lavin Bernick Executive Chat series gives Kellogg students an opportunity to engage with an esteemed executive or civic leader presenting his or her perspectives on leadership. The sessions are dialogue-driven, and informal, with a limited number of seats available at each session. They provide an intimate forum for in-depth conversations and student interaction.

SELECTION PROCESS

  • This session is open to FT & EW Kellogg MBA students.
  • Your registration indicates your interest to attend.
  • 25 Attendees will be selected using a lottery system in accordance with event capacity.
  • If randomly selected, you will be notified via email and required to re-confirm that you will attend within 24 hours.
  • If you need to cancel your registration, please do so before registration closes

This chat will be held in-person at the Kellogg Global Hub. Once re-confirmed, selected students will receive room location details via an outlook invitation.

***Due to the exclusive nature of this event, and limited capacity, all confirmed respondents are expected to attend.***

_______________________________________________

Lavin Bernick Executive Chats present . . .


Somesh Khanna '98 MBA
Co-Executive Chairman
Apexon


Somesh is a veteran executive who brings over 25 years of consulting and management experience, especially in financial services. He is a former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.

At McKinsey, Somesh co-led the Global Banking and Securities practice until 2023, applying his proven expertise in building and scaling new capabilities, as well as leveraging digital and advanced analytics, to help clients strengthen their businesses and enhance performance.  

Somesh will speak with 25 students in an off-the-record discussion, where he'll share leadership best practices from his extensive experience.

Learn more here.
______________________________________________

Dress Casual (jeans ok)
Food Provided

Speakers

Somesh Khanna's profile photo

Somesh Khanna

Co-Executive Chairman

Apexon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/someshkhanna/

Somesh is a veteran executive who brings over 25 years of consulting and management experience, especially in financial services. He is a former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.

At McKinsey, Somesh co-led the Global Banking and Securities practice until 2023, applying his proven expertise in building and scaling new capabilities, as well as leveraging digital and advanced analytics, to help clients strengthen their businesses and enhance performance. Previously, Somesh led McKinsey Digital for Financial Services globally, supporting banking and insurance companies on productivity transformation, digital strategy, sales, marketing, operations, technology, and risk management. He has worked with retail banks on digital transformations, credit card companies on growth, and insurance clients on operating model transformations. Somesh also led McKinsey’s New York office (2011-2012) and the Property & Casualty Insurance Practice (2009 – 2011). Before joining McKinsey, he served as CEO of a digital business at eCredit.

Beyond his role at McKinsey, Somesh has served as a Director on the board of the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts since 2012 and actively participates in the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Paul Newman’s SeriousFun Children’s Network.