Omar Jazaeri: ‘At Strategic Gears, strategy meets impact’
Senior Consulting Manager Omar Jazaeri recently marked five years at Strategic Gears, where he has driven significant impact at the intersection of corporate strategy and national transformation.
Strategic Gears is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Riyadh with additional offices in Jeddah, Cairo, Doha, and London. The firm provides multidisciplinary services – including strategy, operations, and digital consulting – to both the private and public sectors, playing a significant role in the transformation initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030.
High-profile projects
Throughout his career, Omar has successfully led and contributed to high-profile projects across a range of sectors, including government, sports, human resources, media, culture, heritage, procurement, and construction.
He has designed and implemented innovative business strategies and operational frameworks for complex projects, including multi-stakeholder national strategy execution and business process re-engineering for key government entities. This work spans key areas such as heritage preservation, sectoral ecosystem development, multi-stakeholder national strategy execution, and business process re-engineering.
In the area of governance and organizational excellence, Omar has designed and implemented operating models, policies, procedures, and service-level agreements for various government departments. His leadership in organizational design has driven efficiency improvements and strategic alignment within both public sector organizations and corporate structures.
Omar’s expertise in financial modeling and revenue generation includes identifying new business opportunities, conducting pre-feasibility studies, and aligning stakeholders around sustainable investment strategies. His analytical approach extends to regulatory analysis, workforce development, and assessing the broader impact of sectoral changes.
“When I first joined Strategic Gears, I was driven by a clear purpose to be part of something meaningful,” says Omar. “I came from a background in engineering management and I’ve always known that I wanted to be in the heart of decision-making where strategy meets impact. Since then, my journey has been filled with growth, challenges, and deep learning.
Shaping growth
Omar’s influence extends beyond client delivery; he has also played a crucial role in shaping Strategic Gears itself. During his five years at Strategic Gears, the firm has grown in size, expanded internationally and strengthened its market standing.
Omar has also contributed significantly to business development and internal capability building. He has developed a wide range of technical proposals, refined consulting methodologies, and played a central role in enhancing knowledge management and team development within his organization.
“Working here has transformed how I think, work and lead,” notes Omar. “Strategic Gears challenges you and helps you become the consultant you’re destined to be. The leader that you are capable of becoming. It’s a launch pad. Here you’ll find trust, mentorship, and exposure to projects that truly matter, not only to clients, but to the country. Your voice will always be heard, and your growth will always be celebrated.”
Continuous development
Strategic Gears offers its consultants market-leading learning development opportunities. The firm’s mission is to foster personal development and give its people the tools to become greater.
With the support of Strategic Gears, Omar has earned certifications in Project Management (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, and Risk & Change Management, and has received training from institutions such as Harvard Business School and IE Business School
“I’ve developed not only technical skills in strategy and operations but also in empathy, agility, clarity under pressure. I’m deeply grateful for Strategic Gears, for being the place where it turns your potential into a progress,” says Omar.
