Guttorm Aase is a Partner in McKinsey’s New York office and the firm’s global knowledge leader for specialty chemicals. He advises clients across chemicals, materials, and advanced industrials on strategy, M&A, and innovation, with deep expertise in the semiconductor material supply chain. He has led major industry studies on resilient global supply chains and AI-driven R&D transformation, and has advised senior leadership teams across North America, Europe, and Japan for over 18 years.