McKinsey & Company is one of the leading management consulting firms in the United States. Founded by James McKinsey, the company has been operational for more than 85 years. McKinsey specializes in budgeting and financial services, and employs more than 5,000 consultants. It offers expertise in a wide variety of field, such as automobile and assembly, banking and securities, chemicals, consumer packaged goods, electric power and natural gas, and high tech industries. Mckinsey also offers services for industries, including insurance firms, media and entertainment, metals and mining, nonprofit organizations, retail providers, and petroleum industries. Additionally, the company offers solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical, pulp and paper and forest products manufacturer, private equity firms, and telecommunications and travel and logistic companies. Headquartered in Houston, it has more than 84 locations in 45 countries.