TOM COPELAND was previously a partner and co-leader of the corporate finance practice at McKinsey & Company, Inc., and a professor of finance at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. TIM KOLLER is a partner at McKinsey & Company, Inc., and co-leader of its corporate finance and strategy practice. He specializes in restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategy. JACK MURRIN was previously a partner and co-leader of the corporate finance practice at McKinsey & Company, Inc. He has subsequently held senior executive positions at leading financial institutions.