Description

Strategy and transformation consultant with 12+ years of experience in the GCC and Europe, focused on driving change within the financial services sector. Skilled in Target Operating Model (TOM) design, process optimization, and workforce transformation to enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and digital adoption. Experienced in leading transformation initiatives for banks, regulators, and investment entities in the UAE and KSA, with a track record of aligning execution to strategic priorities such as digital banking, localization, and risk management. PMP and GIMI certified, holding dual Master’s degrees in industrial and financial engineering, and positioned to contribute to the future growth and competitiveness of financial institutions.

Available worldwide (preference for Middle East and Europe)

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Italian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Arabic
Basic
Portuguese
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai (up to 50km)

Oliver Wyman (GCC)
Independent Consultant
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
May 2025 - Today (1 year and 1 month)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Managed the delivery of a carveout strategy and the implementation for major project management utility of the Saudi Arabian market: strategy defnition, go-to-market plan, target operating model, operational excellence, performance management
Target Operating Model (TOM) Design & Organizational Strategy Carve-Out Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy performance management operational excellence
PwC
Senior Manager – Workforce Transformation Financial Services
September 2022 - April 2025 (2 years and 7 months)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Lead a portfolio of ~$1M in engagements across the GCC, managing teams of 2-3 consultants to deliver high-impact workforce transformation initiatives. Key engagements:
• ➢ Delivered the post-merger integration of 2 major insurer, focusing on TOM, change, redeployment, training needs analysis, L&D, manpower planning, and Document Management System HR selection.
• ➢ Reviewed and redesigned rewards strategy for major insurer (incl. long-term incentives / stock option).
• ➢ Revamped the whole employee performance management framework of a major bank in KSA, designing policies, procedure, manuals, Business Requirement Document, and cascading up to ~500 KPIs.
Learning and Development Performance Management Post-Merger Integration Target Operating Model Compensation
Korn Ferry
Associate Principal (Manager) - Organization Strategy
June 2019 - August 2022 (3 years and 2 months)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
• ➢ Conducted due diligence and developed red flag reports for a $200B GCC bank merger, with focus on organization design and rewards.
• ➢ Enhanced a $4B Middle East bank's effectiveness through operating model redesign, process automation, workforce planning, and performance management, including training for 170 staff.
• ➢ Designed performance management and rewards frameworks for investment groups and industrial holdings, linking incentives to executive and organizational goals.
• ➢ Defined strategy, TOM, and growth business plans (3x revenue opportunities) for $1B KSA group.
• ➢ Assessed HR framework maturity and implemented strategies to strengthen structures, job design, and rewards.