Strategic Gears partners with IE Business School to advance leadership and talent development

Saudi management consulting firm Strategic Gears has signed a Corporate Partnership agreement with IE Business School, a globally recognized academic institution.

Through the partnership, Strategic Gears aims to empower its teams with world-class knowledge and international best practices, ensuring it remains at the forefront of consulting excellence while contributing to the next generation of leaders across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

Headquartered in Riyadh, with further offices in Jeddah, Cairo (Egypt) and London (UK), Strategic Gears is one of the leading management consulting firms in the region. IE Business School meanwhile was founded in 1973 in Spain and is part of IE University since 2007. The Business School is top-ranked ranked by numerous publications worldwide for its Master, Executive MBA and other post-graduate programs.

“Partnering with one of the world’s most reputable institutions, IE Business School, reflects our long-term commitment to our people, our clients, and the future we are working to shape,” said Nasser Alqahtani, Managing Partner at Strategic Gears.

“It also reinforces our ambition to lead the consulting industry regionally – setting new standards, driving innovation, and paving the way for lasting impact. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this partnership possible.”

The agreement will enable Strategic Gears’ teams to engage with IE Business School’s faculty, industry leaders, and peers, creating a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, executive training, and applied research aligned with local and regional priorities.

“Our collaboration with IE Business School allows us to integrate global expertise with local insight, bringing tangible value to our clients,” said Pablo Delgado, Principal at Strategic Gears. “It strengthens our ability to offer forward-thinking solutions that align with Saudi Arabia’s transformation goals.”

This strategic collaboration comes at a time of unprecedented transformation in the region, driven by ambitious national visions and rapid socio-economic development. For Strategic Gears, the collaboration is expected to expand its leadership development and consulting excellence capabilities, delivering value across client engagements and internal capability building.