Duff McDonald
Duff McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toronto, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Author |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Business journalism, biographies of business figures and firms |
Duff McDonald is a Canadian-American journalist specializing in business, currently residing in New York.
Early life and education
Originally from Toronto, McDonald pursued higher education at the University of Pennsylvania between 1988 and 1992, where he concentrated his studies on Finance.
Career
Following his graduation, McDonald launched his professional journey with Goldman Sachs. In 2009, he authored Last Man Standing: The Ascent of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase, a detailed biography of Jamie Dimon. Subsequently, he wrote The Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business, which offers a critical analysis of McKinsey & Company's impact and reputation.
In 2017, McDonald published The Golden Passport, a book that scrutinizes the role of Harvard Business School in shaping corporate culture.
Awards
- 2004: Canadian National Magazine Awards for Conrad's Fall
- Gold for Best Business Story
- Silver for Best Investigative Reporting
Works
- Last Man Standing: The Ascent of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase (2009), Simon & Schuster, New York City, ISBN 978-1439109717
- The CEO: An Interactive Book (2010), co-authored with Owen Burke, Gallery Books, New York City, ISBN 978-1416900443
- The Firm: The Inside Story of McKinsey, The World's Most Controversial Management Consultancy (2013), Simon & Schuster, New York City, ISBN 978-1780743929
- The Golden Passport: Harvard Business School, the Limits of Capitalism, and the Moral Failure of the MBA Elite (2017), Harper Business