Strategy consultancy Roland Berger promotes Jawad Shaikh to Senior Partner
Global strategy consulting firm Roland Berger has promoted Jawad Shaikh to Senior Partner, making him one of the most senior leaders of the firm’s Middle East business.
Jawad joined Roland Berger in 2019, bringing over 20 years of experience in the telecom, media and technology (TMT) sector spanning Europe, Middle East and Africa. As regional leader of the TMT practice, Jawad has established the firm as a trusted advisor to leading operators and technology players, growing both its footprint and its client relationships across the Middle East.
In his advisory work, he advises leaders on strategy, performance improvement, digital and AI transformation, helping them navigate the sector’s shift toward AI-driven business models and delivering measurable impact along the way.
Commenting on his appointment, Jawad stated: “I’m honoured by this recognition, which reflects the trust our clients have placed in us and the work of my team that made it possible. Looking forward to continuing to support our clients through this transformative period for the industry.”
Founded in 1967, Roland Berger is a global management consulting firm with annual revenues exceeding €1 billion. It is the only major player of European origin in its segment – strategy-focused advisory and transformation work – with major global rivals such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company and Strategy& all rooted in American heritage.
In the Middle East, Roland Berger this year marks its 20th anniversary and currently operates with offices in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Commenting on Jawad’s promotion, Roland Berger’s Middle East Managing Director Nizar Hneini said: “As a founding partner of our Riyadh office, Jawad has become synonymous with the collaborative spirit that defines Roland Berger in the region. From helping build our Riyadh market from the ground up to becoming a trusted partner to many of the region’s leading businesses, Jawad has been instrumental in shaping our growth and impact across the Middle East.”
“His promotion is a well-deserved recognition of the contribution he has made to our firm and our clients, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of his leadership in the years ahead.”
