Conservation and Biodiversity
Red Sea Conservation Strategy/Mechanism – Middle East
Designed the conservation and environment protection strategy/mechanism for the Red Sea coast in light of ambitious economic development plans (including coastal tourism)
Managed a consortium of partners (legal and technical) and experts in the fields of marine conservation, ecotourism and marine spatial planning
Nature Reserve Concept and Strategy– Middle East
Developed the concept and strategy for one of the largest Nature Reserves in the Middle East (ME) in partnership with IUCN experts
Managed a consortium of experts as well as workshops with the communities across the reserve’s regions
Environmental Education Business Strategy – Egypt
Led the development of a 3-year strategy for a leading social enterprise in environmental education and awareness in Egypt
Conducted several collaborative workshops with the team
Mangroves Valuation and Conservation – UAE
Developed concept and economic case for the conservation of mangrove lagoons in the UAE (and beyond) through ecotourism and NbS (Nature-based-Solutions)
Conducted the valuation of ecosystem services of mangrove lagoons and developed tailored methodology in partnership with global experts in environmental economics
Regional Biodiversity Strategy – Middle East
Supported the development and implementation of the biodiversity pillar of a comprehensive sustainability strategy for a region and capital in the Middle East
Advised on the strategy and management plans of 8 natural/protected areas in the region as well as urban biodiversity and greening projects
Other Strategy Consulting Domains
Other Projects
Investment Capital Mapping in Canada
- Developed a major Canadian study on the supply and demand in the VC and PE industries conducted for a consortium of top institutional investors
- Led workshops with all consortium members including some of the top Canadian pension funds
Electrical Utility Digital Client Strategy - Canada
- Led the development of a digital client strategy for the largest Canadian electrical utility with a presence across Canada and the US
- Developed a strategic roadmap and a change management plan
Telecom M&A Strategy - Middle East
- Managed the M&A and diversification strategy for one of the largest telcos in the Middle East
- Developed a short list of targets and an acquisition plan in the IT/digital sectors
Fashion Cluster Organization Setup and Strategy - Canada
- Developed the business plan and governance structure for the new fashion and apparel industry cluster in Montreal
Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan - Canada
- Developed the strategic plan of the largest chamber of commerce in Canada
- Roadmap and governance structure
Economic Impact Studies - Canada
- Led several economic impact studies for a leading Canadian business conference & innovative Canadian clusters (e.g. VFX)
Public Transport Agency Transformation - Toronto
- Developed transformation plan and built business cases for significant reductions in both Capex and Opex across the organization
- Designed implementation roadmap for the business cases, assigned ownership, and identified quick wins
Strategic Plan for Leading Canadian Apparel Company - Canada
- Led the development of a 3-year strategic plan for a leading Canadian retailer with growing international and online sales
Government Decision Support - Middle East
- Led over 30 studies for a major government think tank in the Middle East including studies related to education and economic development
- Reviewed key regional and sectoral strategies
Economic Strategy - Canadian Province
- Managed the Infrastructure vertical of the recent economic development strategy of a Canadian province
- Co-authored the final report and provided the recommendation to the Prime Minister
Steel Manufacturing Strategy - Canada
- Led the development of the 3-year strategy for a leading complex steel manufacturing business in North America
- PMO setup for strategy implementation
Transport and Logistics Strategic Plan - Canada
- Growth strategy and 3-year strategic plan for a major Canadian trucking company
- Developed the implementation roadmap and M&A plan for client