From McKinsey to Citadel: Career Transitions, Data & Leadership with Daniel Kornum
Join UCL Business Society and UCL Data Science Society for an exclusive fireside chat with Daniel Kornum — former McKinsey consultant, COO EMEA at Citadel Securities, and startup founder based in San Francisco.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from someone who has navigated elite consulting, high-frequency trading, and cutting-edge AI startups. Daniel will share candid insights on career transitions, operating at scale, leadership under pressure, and the real-world application of data science and machine learning.
The evening will feature a moderated conversation covering:
• Career pivots across consulting, hedge funds, and startups
• What it takes to operate as COO in a global trading firm
• How data science and ML work in practice beyond the classroom
• AI, agents, and what's coming next in the industry
• Skills and mindset for students entering data-driven careers
Followed by open audience Q&A.
Hosted jointly by UCL Business Society and UCL Data Science Society. Open to all UCL students interested in consulting, finance, data science, and applied AI.