Kaan Akoz
Career and MBA admissions coach with a McKinsey background
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchPromotions and advancementConsulting and finance recruitingMBA admissionsIvy League and top schools |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | Industrial Engineering, Boğaziçi University |
Kaan Akoz is a career and MBA admissions coach. He helps people handle tricky workplace situations, land their next big role, and get into top MBA programs. He spent 2016 to 2024 at McKinsey, where he focused on AI and digital transformation in banking, insurance and tech. He has coached 20+ people. Some of his clients have gained admission to Harvard Business School. His advice is tactical and focused on what works and what to avoid.
What Kaan helps with
Kaan works on workplace challenges, job moves and MBA applications. He helps clients pick their next best action.
- Navigating tricky workplace situations
- Landing the next big role
- Getting into top MBA programs
- Choosing the next best action in a career
- Knowing what works and what to avoid in a job or application search
Background and qualifications
Kaan worked at McKinsey from 2016 to 2024 and reached the Principal level in Strategy and Operations. His practice focus was AI and digital transformation in banking, insurance and tech, with an AI and ML infrastructure focus on GCP. He completed 25+ projects and led cross functional teams on 8+ of them. He also spent 3+ months as Chief of Staff to the CEO of QuantumBlack Labs, McKinsey's AI innovation lab. Earlier, he interned at AT Kearney in 2014 and Boston Consulting Group in 2015. He studied Industrial Engineering at Boğaziçi University.
Kaan Akoz pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- MBA admissions coaching
Kaan Akoz reviews
Kaan Akoz has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Former McKinsey Principal who has helped clients gain admission to Harvard Business School.
Best for professionals who want practical advice on a job move or an MBA application.
Common questions
How much does Kaan Akoz charge?
Coaching with Kaan runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Kaan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kaan Akoz help with?
Kaan Akoz helps with navigating tricky workplace situations, landing the next big role, getting into top MBA programs and choosing the next best action in a career.
Does Kaan Akoz have reviews?
Kaan Akoz has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kaan Akoz certified?
Kaan Akoz lists: Industrial Engineering, Boğaziçi University.
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