Global management consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal opens new office in Qatar
Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has opened a new office in Qatar, its fifth in the Middle East.
The new Doha hub will enhance the firm’s ability to serve its clients in the state, including government ministries, public sector entities and sovereign institutions, alongside family offices, private equity firms and high-growth companies.
“Our decision to establish a presence, and invest, in Qatar reflects our conviction in one of the region’s most exciting and dynamic markets,” said Colie Spink, Middle East Regional Leader at Alvarez & Marsal.
“We are building a local team to help our local partners realise their full potential – both at home and abroad – and to better support our international corporate and private equity clients, who are increasingly enthusiastic about investment and partnership opportunities associated with Qatar’s Vision 2030 transformation agenda,” said
In Qatar, Alvarez & Marsal aims to build strategic partnerships across the oil & gas sector, the public sector, semi government entities, and the private sector – aligning with Qatar’s National Development Strategy.
Operator mindset
With an estimated market size of over $800 million, Qatar is the GCC’s third largest consulting market. Its outlook for 2026 meanwhile is strong – according to IMF data, Qatar’s real GDP is expected to grow by 6.1% this year, underpinned by resilient non‑oil sectors and the continued expansion of LNG projects.
This market attractiveness at the same time also makes Qatar an increasingly competitive environment for consultants. Asked how Alvarez & Marsal will differentiate itself in this crowded landscape, Spink points to the firm’s globally recognised ‘operator mindset’. Unlike most advisory firms, Alvarez & Marsal deploys senior operators, industry specialists and former C-suite leaders who work side-by-side with clients to deliver outcomes.
“Qatar’s ambitions demand more than conventional advice,” said Spink. “At Alvarez & Marsal, we deploy senior-led teams with deep regional experience and a solid track record of translating strategy into results. We work alongside our clients to cut through complexity, manage risk, and unlock value at every stage of growth. Independent, conflict-free, and globally integrated, we combine local insight with the full strength of our global platform to deliver outcomes.”
Marcos Ganut, Global Head of Infrastructure and Capital Projects, added: “As Qatar advances strategic connectivity, sustainable and smart infrastructure and large-scale diversification projects, we bring deep operational expertise and a results-driven approach focused on maximizing value and delivering transformative change.”
GCC footprint
Alvarez & Marsal officially launched in the Middle East back in 2008 with an inaugural office in Dubai. The firm then expanded within the UAE and entered Saudi Arabia, with Doha now becoming its fifth office and Qatar its third GCC market.
