Stéphane Bout

France Leader & Senior Partner

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

Deep Tech & Quantum Computing

Artificial Intelligence

About Me

Stéphane Bout is a Senior Partner at McKinsey, specializing in AI/GenAI, digital, and technology transformation. He leads McKinsey Digital in France and QuantumBlack, McKinsey's AI center of excellence, while co-leading the firm's global Agile/Software Engineering practice. With over 30 years of experience as a system integrator, CIO, and strategy consultant, Stéphane advises large companies on AI, digital, and tech transformations. His expertise includes AI-driven strategies, modern technology architectures (e.g., cloud, microservices), agile delivery practices, AI/GenAI applications, legacy system upgrades (e.g., ERP modernization), and digital platform development. Previously, Stéphane was Group CIO at Casino and Altadis, and began his career at Accenture in process reengineering and software integration. He is a graduate of École Centrale de Lyon.

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AI Gets to Work: Enterprise Transformation Through Automation

The Autonomous Coder: How is Agentic AI Revolutionizing Software Development?

The realm of software creation is undergoing a profound shift, moving beyond code suggestions into an era where AI can autonomously plan, execute, and even self-correct complex programming tasks accross the entire development lifecycle – from automated code generation and intelligent debugging to enhanced testing and streamlined processes. But as AI takes on more complex roles, it also brings up new questions: How will agentic AI redefine efficiency and innovation in software? And what new ways of working together will emerge between humans and AI as we build the next generation of applications?

Addressing the Gen AI Paradox

Two years into the Gen AI revolution, usage is soaring—but economic impact remains elusive. Most companies have deployed copilots and chatbots, yet over 80% report no material EBIT contribution. This session introduces QuantumBlack’s new product suite, Agents at Scale, that allows enterprises to scale agentic AI while capturing bottom line impact.