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Our vision is to seek out and cultivate the next generation of trailblazing management consulting professionals in KSA.

The Mustashar Accelerator Program is an exhilerating four-day journey to introduce you to the art of management consulting. Our instructors, who are alumni of leading national and international consulting firms, have meticulously crafted a program that incorporates only the best practices from leading national and international consulting firms to help you build up your consulting toolkit and to kickstart a thriving career in the management consulting arena.

Developed by Navital Global, the world’s most open community for management consulting professionals, the Mustashar Accelerator is proudly operated in collaboration with leading national and international consulting firms.

Why Enroll?

Management Consulting is one of the most critical and fastest growing sectors in Saudi Arabia, offering a thrilling and inspiring career path for both fresh graduates and experienced executives.

What is especially exciting about a career in management consulting?

Professional Development

Consulting firms invest heavily in the training and development of their employees, providing access to distinctive training programs, mentorship, and other career development opportunities that will help you reach your full potential.

Exposure

As a management consultant, you’ll work on a diverse range of projects with senior stakeholders across various industries, giving you exposure to different business models, industries, and clients. Get ready to learn, grow and be challenged!

Networking

Thanks to the project-based nature of consulting work, you’ll build extensive networks both within your firm and with clients. This will open doors to endless opportunities and provide you with long-term benefits throughout your career.

Fun

Management consulting firms are known for their selective hiring processes, which creates stimulating and exciting work environments. You’ll work with like-minded individuals and tackle challenging projects that will keep you on your toes.

Impact

As a management consultant, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia and supporting the implementation of Vision 2030. This means you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact that will benefit generations to come.

Accelerated Career Path

The combination of all these factors puts management consultants on a fast track to success. Whether you choose to stay in consulting or move on to a corporate role after a stint in consulting, you’ll be well-equipped to take on new challenges and reach new heights in your career.

Testimonials

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Ghaliah A.

2024

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What a delight! For four amazing, fulfilling, educational and mind opening days, I’ve had the joy of being a part of Mustashar Accelerator - مسرعة مستشار learning about consulting, problem solving, communication and stakeholder management. I got the chance to meet and listen to so many inspirational panelists and learned from Dr. Annas Abedin and other amazing teachers. Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity.

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Said K.

2023

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It was a privilege to be part of the Mustashar Accelerator program. The insights and experiences gained have been invaluable. A special thanks to Dr. Annas Abedin and the entire organizing team for their exceptional guidance and support. This program not only enhanced my skills but also connected me with a network of outstanding professionals. Highly recommend it to anyone seeking meaningful growth in their career.

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Abdulrahman A.

2024

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Being a part of this exceptional course has been an invaluable experience that I am immensely grateful for. The excellent content and engaging delivery have truly enhanced my knowledge and skills. Thanks to Dr. Annas Abedin and all speakers for providing such a remarkable learning opportunity! I’m thrilled to continue my learning journey in the field of consulting!

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Nawaf A.

2023

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The program was an outstanding learning experience, providing a comprehensive understanding of the consultant role and essential skills. The program equips participants with knowledge, skills, and confidence for a successful consulting career. And the great thing that the program wasn't only theoretical it there was many on hand practices. Highly recommended for people who really want to know about what consultants do.

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Abdullah A.

2024

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I believe the most important part of mustashar accelerator course is how it elevates you and your views and skills as a person on such short notice. its a crash course about consulting that lets you dive deep and meet great minds.

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Shahad A.

2023

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An exceptional program indeed! Big thanks to Dr. Annas Abedin and all the speakers for sharing such valuable knowledge.

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Ali R.

2024

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Course materials were extremely useful, the mentoring approach was perfect, and working with other people via the Internet was great. Dr.Annas did a good job of communicating and making it a more intimate arrangement. A lot of online courses fail because of the isolation. Dr. Annas and his team are absolutely efficient, and I think it’s a very solid course. I learned a lot.

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Abdulaziz A.

2023

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I had the privilege of participating in this program, and I can confidently say it was a transformative experience. The content was rich, engaging, and delivered with expertise. The insights and skills I gained have already made a significant impact on my career aspirations. The program exceeded my expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to excel in their professional journey. It's a game-changer!

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Partners

Main Partner

samca

A professional association licensed by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development concerned with developing and empowering the management consulting profession with the highest standards, deepening its impact, and supporting and enhancing competencies in the consulting sector. It also meets the aspirations of practitioners in terms of exchanging professional experiences and setting optimal standards for measuring performance and impact.

Strategic Partners

Pure Consulting

Pure Consulting is a leading Saudi consulting firm established in 2014 with accumulated local and global expertise in strategy, marketing, and communications.
Our exceptional Saudi team of industry leaders is driven by a profound purpose and passion to lead transformative endeavors, shaping public and private organizations for success in a rapidly evolving world. Inspired by our commitment to delivering enduring sustainable impact on people and the community, we craft strategies that resonate and drive positive change.

Makeen Advisors

Makeen Advisors is the leading network of independent consultants and advisors in the Middle East. We partner with our clients to strengthen their abilities by offering training, recruiting, and on-demand access to top strategy and transformation independent talent, working with leading organizations from the public and private sector in the Middle East, as well as many local and international consulting firms.

Partners

AlixPartners

AlixPartners is a results-driven management consulting firm. We specialize in those “when it really matters” situations when how you manage through or take advantage of disruption will make or break the future of your company.

Four Principles

Founded in 2010, Four Principles Management Consulting was created to bring the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen (改善), or continuous improvement to the GCC region, making it accessible to a wider audience, and offering the opportunity in the region for traditional companies to transition into fully integrated Lean organizations, while maintaining unique client-favorable approaches.

Navital Global

Navital Global is a 19k+ strong global community of management consulting professionals. Our vision is to be the most effective and impactful career development platform globally for professionals who have a background in management consulting. We aim to be the premier destination for you if you are interested in any of the three following objectives: Explore full-time career opportunities, acquire clients for consulting projects, or network with peers globally

Interested in becoming a partner of the Mustashar Accelerator?

Faculty

Between 7-9 guest speakers from the industry join each Mustashar Accelerator program to share their insights and experiences with our participants. Below is a selection of the leaders who have participated as guest speakers during at least one of our previous cohorts, or who have joined us for one of our public events.

Dr. Annas Abedin
Dr. Annas Abedin

Co-Founder, Mustashar Accelerator

Main Faculty

Annas is a co-founder and managing director of Navital Global, a global community of management consulting professionals (current and former, full-time and freelance) that aims to be the most effective and impactful career development platform globally for professionals who have a background in management consulting. Prior to co-founding Navital, he co-founded Makeen Advisors (a MENA focused network of independent consulting professionals), the Qimam Fellowship, Namshi, and the Middle East chapter of e-commerce company Rocket Internet. He was also an Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annasabedin/
Dr. Istvan Majoros
Dr. Istvan Majoros

Managing Director, S.T.I.L. Consulting Former McKinsey

Main Faculty

Istvan is managing director at STIL Consulting, offering bespoke consulting services in search, training, interim management, as well as talent strategy and development. His former roles include an Engagement Manager role at McKinsey & Company, a Principal role at global search firm EgonZehnder, a Senior Learning Manager role at McKinsey & Company, in addition to various other leadership roles in human capital development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/istv%C3%A1n-ajtony-majoros-ph-d-106547/
Dr. Cyrille Alheritiere
Dr. Cyrille Alheritiere

Independent Consultant, Former McKinsey and UBS

Main Faculty

Cyrille is a former consultant at McKinsey & Company. Subsequent to his consulting role, he held various leadership roles at UBS, incl. as Head of Latin America Geneva, and COO Wealth Management EMMEA. Today, he is an independent consultant and a professor at IFM Business School Geneva.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrille-alheritiere/
Shinez Chalabi
Shinez Chalabi

Head of Startups and VCs growth, Google Former McKinsey Consultant

Main Faculty

Shinez is an independent management consultant and trainer. She is a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company Middle East and former Head of Startups and VCs Growth at Google Middle East. She holds an MBA from the University of Oxford.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shinezchalabi/?originalSubdomain=ae
Dr. Khalid Alyahya
Dr. Khalid Alyahya

Chairman, Saudi Management Consultants Association

Guest Speaker

Dr. Khalid is a leading expert in Public Policy, Strategy, and Leadership with over 20 years of experience. He served as Deputy Secretary General for Economic Policies at the Saudi G20 and G20 Sous-Sherpa, and has led projects with various governments and international organizations including the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SAGIA, and Aramco in Saudi Arabia, and entities in the UAE, OECD, UN, and World Bank. He is also currently Chairman of the Board at the Saudi Management Consultants Association. He held senior roles such as Managing Director at Accenture Strategy in MENA, MD at KPMG, Director of Public Policy at Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, and Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. Dr. Khalid is a thought leader, public speaker, and member of several professional associations, with over 50 published works.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-alyahya-ph-d-mba-mpa-6808b1/
Hesham Rowaihy
Hesham Rowaihy

Managing Partner, Pure Consulting

Guest Speaker

Hesham is a Managing Partner at Pure Consulting, leading the strategy consulting practice. He has 18+ years of experience and is responsible for delivering management consulting projects that require strategy, organizational development, and operational effectiveness. Prior to establishing Pure, Hesham worked for PwC, P&G, SEDCO, and Badir Program for ICT Incubators.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrowaihy/
Eng. AbdulRazzag AlAujan
Eng. AbdulRazzag AlAujan

Founding CEO, EXPRO

Guest Speaker

Eng. Abdulrazzag is the founding CEO of the Government Expenditure & Projects Efficiency Authority | هيئة كفاءة الإنفاق والمشروعات الحكومية (EXPRO ) since 2017. Prior to this, he was a partner at Elixir, one of the leading consulting firms in KSA, and held leadership roles in other organizations prior.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrazzagalaujan/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=sa
Abdulmohsen Alsalem
Abdulmohsen Alsalem

Chief Strategy Officer, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Guest Speaker

Abdulmohsen is the Chief Strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. He is also an advisor and board member. Prior to his current role, Abdulmohsen was a Principal at The Boston Consulting Group, where he did strategy & transformational work in public and private sectors. He also very interested in the intersection of technology and investments. He advises start-ups and VCs and is an angel investor.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulmohsen-alsalem-a3886a34/
Khaled Alhinti
Khaled Alhinti

CEO, Center for Governance

Guest Speaker

Khaled is a seasoned corporate executive. His previous roles include CEO of fitness chain 9-Round KSA, CEO of Aqtab International, and Director of Strategy, Decision Support and Corporate Governance at Saudi Entertainment Ventures. Prior to this, he spent several years as a consultant at McKinsey & Company KSA.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-alhinti/
Razan Alayed
Razan Alayed

Advisor, Ministry of Culture

Guest Speaker

Razan is an Advisor at the Ministry of Culture and she previously served as a General Manager for Projects and Delivery. Prior to this, she was Director of Policy and Delivery at the Secretariat of the Education and Human Resources Council in the UAE. She started her career in management consulting where she held multiple roles with McKinsey & Company as Engagement Manager and with Booz & Company (now Strategy&) as Consultant.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/razan-alayed-6a399634/
Ali Alballaa
Ali Alballaa

CEO, Saudi Azm

Guest Speaker

Ali Alballaa is co-founder and CEO of Saudi Azm, one of the leading consulting firms in KSA. Founded more than five years ago, Saudi Azm counts many leading public and private sector organizations as its clients, incl. NEOM, Misk, Riyad Bank, AlRajhi Bank, and many Ministries in KSA. Saudi Azm’s service portfolio includes IT Consulting, Executive Consulting, Human Resources, as well as development and operation of Fintech applications.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-alballaa-4875a4147/
Ageel Alshaibani
Ageel Alshaibani

Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism

Guest Speaker

Ageel has been Chief Strategy Officer of the Misk Foundation in KSA since 2020. Prior to taking on this role, he was an Associate Partner with McKinsey & Company in Riyadh, and held additional prior consulting roles with Elixir and Charles River Associates. In addition to his current role leading strategy at Misk, he also served as an Advisor at the Ministry of Health. He has extensive experience in strategy, transformation, and youth empowerment.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ageel-alshaibani-92048911/
Philipp Marquardt
Philipp Marquardt

Director, AlixPartners

Guest Speaker

Philip is a Partner at AlixPartners, leading the M&A and value creation projects for corporates and investors across various sectors in the Middle East. He has 16+ years of professional experience, and has developed a strong expertise in M&A (portfolio review, due diligence, pre/post-merger integration, carve-out/exit/sale) and Value Creation (EBITDA improvement, SG&A/COGS reduction, corporate transformation, operating models, shared services).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippmarquardt/
Seif Sammakieh
Seif Sammakieh

Partner & Riyadh Office Leader, Oliver Wyman

Guest Speaker

Seif has been a Partner at Oliver Wyman KSA since 2020. He began his career in investment banking, spending about 10 years in the industry. Seeking a more meaningful career, Seif embarked on a journey to find work with a broader purpose and a lasting social impact.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seif-sammakieh-99a94019/?originalSubdomain=sa
Kris Wadia
Kris Wadia

Former Managing Director, Accenture

Guest Speaker

Kris Wadia is a global senior executive and board director with over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of successful business launches, rapid growth, and operational transformation at speed and scale across 73 countries and multiple industries. Prior to that, Kris served as Partner over a 16 year career with Accenture, leading multi-cultural teams across multi-industry projects.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswadia/?originalSubdomain=ae
Tom O’Brien
Tom O’Brien

Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Guest Speaker

Thomas has been a managing director at FTI consulting since 2019. He has almost 35 years of experience throughout different leadership roles in construction claims, project management and project controls across various sectors such as: power, oil & gas infrastructure, petro-chemical industries, and commercial construction.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-o-brien-00658653/
Ryan Alnesayan
Ryan Alnesayan

Partner, Arthur D. Little

Guest Speaker

Ryan is a Partner with Arthur D. Little Middle-East and a member of the Global Strategy & Organization Practice. He leads Arthur D. Little’s Riyadh office and our Public Sector Practice in Saudi Arabia. Ryan has 14+ years of consulting experience in the MESEA region based out of Riyadh, Dubai, and Singapore. He advises clients across multiple industries with a focus on strategic planning, governance, organization restructuring, performance management, and large-scale transformation programs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanalnesayan/
Khalid Shakhshir
Khalid Shakhshir

Managing Partner, Pure Consulting

Guest Speaker

Khalid is a Managing Partner overseeing Pure operations, ensuring the delivery of high value consulting services to clients. He has +20 years of experience with proven track record in marketing, communication, and business sustainability. Prior to establishing Pure, Khalid worked for Unilever and Saudi ARAMCO.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalidshak/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=sa
Anas Safi
Anas Safi

Managing Partner, Pure Consulting

Guest Speaker

Anas is a Managing Partner leading the marketing and communication consulting practice. He has +16 years of experience in marketing, branding, communication with track record of leading strategic projects for both private and public sector organizations. Prior to establishing Pure, Anas worked for Unilever and AlSafiDanone.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anas-al-safi-8aa1a16/?originalSubdomain=sa
Abdulaziz Thahen
Abdulaziz Thahen

Partner and General Manager, Kearney KSA

Guest Speaker

Abdulaziz is a Partner and General Manager at Kearney KSA.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulaziz-r-thahen-a4513145/
Saad Hammam
Saad Hammam

Managing Director, Horváth & Partners

Guest Speaker

Saad is the Managing Director at Horváth & Partners specializing in strategic growth and business development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saad-hamam-41678627/?trk=public_post_main-feed-card_reshare-text&original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=ae
Abdullah Taha
Abdullah Taha

Managing Partner, TAM

Guest Speaker

Abdullah has been a Managing Partner at TAM since 2019. Prior to that he had more than 10 years of experience working as a Senior Partner and Vice President at Elixir and Mckinsey & Company. He also held different leadership roles across different ministries in KSA.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ataha?originalSubdomain=sa
Jordan Belt
Jordan Belt

Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition - Consulting, PwC

Guest Speaker

Jordan is the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at PwC Middle East. He is responsible for designing and delivering PwC’s talent acquisition strategy, from campus hires to senior hires across the region. He is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience, including 6 years of international experience in the US, MENA, and APAC regions.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanotho/
Elizabeth Williamson
Elizabeth Williamson

Director Recruiting, Bain & Company

Guest Speaker

Elizabeth is the Director of Recruiting at Bain & Company Middle East. She has had a long career in talent acquisition for many leading organizations, not only in the Middle East but also in various other parts of the world.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethwilliamson1/
Ahmed Alawaji
Ahmed Alawaji

Vice President, PIF

Guest Speaker

Ahmed is a Vice President at the Public Investment Fund in KSA, focusing on MENA Direct Investments. Prior to joining PIF, he was a Director at the Human Capability Development Program, where he led SAR 100Bn national program design & development with 80+ projects in the education sector. He was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company for two years, and held additional roles at SAP and Oracle.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alawaji/
Qasim Khan
Qasim Khan

Talent Acquisition Senior Professional, Alix Partners

Guest Speaker

Qasim Khan is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Senior Professional at AlixPartners, a global firm renowned for its swift and decisive response to critical business challenges. With expertise in urgent performance improvement, transformation, and risk mitigation, Qasim excels in navigating complex situations with an action-oriented approach.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/qasim-khan-1717b816b/?originalSubdomain=ae
Lars Mattis
Lars Mattis

Managing Consultant, Horváth & Partners

Guest Speaker

Lars is a senior strategy and management consultant at Horváth & Partners with multiple years of experience in managing and delivering successful and value creating projects across Europe and the Middle East, supporting clients in developing and implementing strategies, post-merger integrations, transformation and digitization programs, as well as anchoring ESG and sustainability within organizations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-mattis/?originalSubdomain=ae
Adrian Castillero
Adrian Castillero

Guest Speaker

Well-regarded Strategy and Digital Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Equipped with excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, driving transformations to success. Seasoned professor, coach, and career advisor nurturing value of young generations into business world. Based in the Middle East since Dec 2010. Associate Professor at IE Business School - Speaker in Master Classes and Enterprise Advisor on Digital and Business Transformation, Innovation Management, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Customer Experience, Cloud as Business Lever, Dual Operating Models - Agile Business Transformation, Change Management, Business Continuity and Enterprise Security, and Cryptography.Well-regarded Strategy and Digital Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance to clients. Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships. Equipped with excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, driving transformations to success. Seasoned professor, coach, and career advisor nurturing value of young generations into business world. Based in the Middle East since Dec 2010. Associate Professor at IE Business School - Speaker in Master Classes and Enterprise Advisor on Digital and Business Transformation, Innovation Management, Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Customer Experience, Cloud as Business Lever, Dual Operating Models - Agile Business Transformation, Change Management, Business Continuity and Enterprise Security, and Cryptography.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriancastillero/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=ae
Ismail Alani
Ismail Alani

Partner, KPMG KSA

Guest Speaker

Ismail leads the Government and Public Sector practice in KPMG in Saudi Arabia. With around 20 years of experience in program management, management consulting and transformation, he is a trusted advisor to senior government officials. He successfully participated in designing and leading several influential projects within the framework of Vision 2030 and its realization programs. Before rejoining KPMG in 2014, Ismail held various management positions in leading organizations including Microsoft and Accenture - and also ran his own digital marketing agency. From consulting to blue-chip execution on the industry side across the region, Ismail’s experience is broad and diverse.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismail-alani-74b6223/
Mario Zeidan
Mario Zeidan

Senior Vice President, Alix Partners

Guest Speaker

Mario has been a Vice President at Alix Partner since 2020. Prior to that, he had several years of experience working as an Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry before switching his career to consulting.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariozeidan/?originalSubdomain=ae
Anwar Janbi
Anwar Janbi

Founder, Anwar Janbi Consultancy

Guest Speaker

Anwar Janbi is a dynamic professional with a passion for innovation and strategic leadership. With extensive experience in business development, project management, and team leadership, Anwar excels in driving growth and delivering results. Anwar's expertise lies in fostering strong client relationships and implementing effective strategies for success.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwarjanbi/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=sa
Marwan Aljahani
Marwan Aljahani

CEO, Transform

Guest Speaker

Marwan is the CEO of Transform, a local consulting firm.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwan-aljahani-0b82591a/?originalSubdomain=sa
Dr. Akram Awad
Dr. Akram Awad

Partner, BCG

Guest Speaker

Akram Awad is a core member of BCG's Public Sector and Technology Advantage practices with over ten years of experience in consulting, telecommunications, and technology. He is an expert on artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, digital transformation, and innovation management; and has worked with clients from around the world, primarily in the public sector and technology, media, and telecommunications industries. Akram has advised public sector leaders in the Middle East on unlocking the value of national data through AI to advance economies and societies. He has led the development and activation of national data and AI agendas and tech-focused innovation strategies, and championed a number of global initiatives focusing on human-centric AI.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akramawad?originalSubdomain=sa
Jawad Abdulsamad
Jawad Abdulsamad

Chief Strategy Officer, Misk Foundation

Guest Speaker

Jawad is the Chief Strategy Officer at Misk Foundation, focusing on strategy and delivery management for the foundation and its subsidiaries. Prior to this, he was a Partner at Bain Middle East, affiliated with the Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainability and Digital practices. He has a special interest in sustainable cities, investment attraction, human capital development and advanced industries.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jawad-abdulsamad-125b38b/
Saad Abujubara
Saad Abujubara

CEO & Managing Partner, Impact Partners

Guest Speaker

Saad is an expert in management, strategic planning, initiative implementation, operational excellence, spending efficiency, and change management. He has worked on numerous projects in various fields within both the public and private sectors.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsa/
Syham Touahria
Syham Touahria

Talent Acquisition Leader, Arthur D. Little

Guest Speaker

Syham is the talent acquisition leader for Arthur D Little in the MENA region. Prior to joining ADL, she was a recruiting manager at McKinsey & Company as well as at The Boston Consulting Group.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/syham-touahria-725365118/
Michael Mamish
Michael Mamish

Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry

Guest Speaker

Mr. Mamish is a management consultant and an Human Capital expert with international experience. He has been providing Management Consulting, HR consulting , change management and communication support for 27 years in North America, Western Europe, MENA, and Asia Pacific. He brings a deep functional expertise in organization and business operating model design, large-scale business transformation, human capital management, HR strategy, corporate culture and transition management. His expertise in healthcare is built on providing practical solutions to healthcare delivery management problems across the value chain for healthcare delivery. In addition Michael has delivered and lead projects in other sectors including government and public services, the finance and banking, defense and aerospace, and automotive.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmamish/?originalSubdomain=sa
Hanan Alowain
Hanan Alowain

Partner, KPMG

Guest Speaker

Hanan is the Vice Chair Woman of the Board at the Saudi Management Consultants Association and a founding member. She is a Global Lead Partner at KPMG and is based in Riyadh. She is an accomplished business leader with demonstrated successes driving organizational growth and leading transformation projects through strategic planning, innovation, concept design and project management.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-alowain?originalSubdomain=sa
Hashem Daghestani
Hashem Daghestani

Senior Director, PwC

Guest Speaker

Hashem is a Senior Director at PWC Middle East and is based in Riyadh. Prior to joining PWC, Hashem was amongst others a Vice President at Mahd Academy, a Deputy Director General and Board Member at the Leadership Institute of the Ministry of Sports, and a Director and General Manager at Monshaat.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hashem-daghestani/?originalSubdomain=sa
Gawel Adamek
Gawel Adamek

Director, Alix Partners

Guest Speaker

Gawel is a Director at Alix Partners. He is passionate about supporting growth and improving performance across retail and consumer products, with over 12 years of track record. Gawel’s expertise covers the areas of growth strategies, transformation, restructuring, operating model design and investment strategies, with experience across Europe and the MENA Region.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaweladamekb9a93a3b/
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Benefits

The Mustashar Accelerator Program provides three main benefits: Learning, Placement, and Membership in our Learner Community.

Learning

The Mustashar Accelerator is a four day training program in foundational management consulting skills that is delivered over two blocks of two days each. Instruction will be live via Zoom by instructors who are Alumni of top tier consulting firms. The program will be highly interactive. In addition to the live instruction, there will be group exercises and peer coaching, as well as recommendations for independent learning. The main language of instruction will be in English, with selected modules having mixed delivery in English and Arabic.

The program will conclude with a formal assessment as well as with mock-interviews and interview preparation for potential roles. Upon completion of the program, you will receive an official digital certificate that you can add to your CV / LinkedIn profile. To receive the certificate, it is required to have attended all courses and to have completed the final assessment at the end of the program

The program will be delivered in two tracks – one track aimed at “university students”, and another track aimed at professionals, with a differentiated agenda for both.

Accelerator Tracks

The Mustashar Accelerator has two different program tracks, one aimed at Bachelor students & Fresh Grads and one aimed Professionals.
The general structure of the agenda will be the same, but there will be variation in content, exercises, examples, and guest speakers.
Bachelor Students & Fresh Grads
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Professionals
Agenda for “Professionals Track”

Agenda for “Bachelor Students & Fresh Grads Track”

Day 1

Introduction to Management Consulting Industry

  • Industry history
  • Main players in the consulting industry today (in KSA and internationally)
  • Key competencies required to be successful in consulting
  • Virtual fireside chats with various leaders from the ecosystem (e.g., partners at top firms, former consultants now in other roles) , followed by open Q&A

Introduction to Problem Solving

  • Frameworks for Structured Problem Solving
  • High-Level Case Studies
Day 2

Problem Solving Deep-Dive

  • Solving several complex real-life case studies with real data end to end
  • Open dialogue with partners of leading consulting firms in KSA on actual projects they completed, followed by open Q&A
Day 3

Communicating like a consultant

  • Introduction to principles of strong written communication
  • Building great documents and storylines

Managing stakeholders

  • How to successfully build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients, and other third parties

Day in the life of a consultant

  • Open discussion with current / former consultants to share insights on the daily life of a consultant
Day 4

Developing a successful application

  • Developing a strong CV
  • Submitting your application

Interview Preparation

  • Tips and tricks for interviews with top tier consulting firms
  • Guided mock interviews.

Final Assessment

  • Completion of a cognitive assessment that will be used to facilitate your placement in one of the leading national or international consulting firms in KSA, as well other other partners and clients of the Mustashar Accelerator

Agenda for “Professionals Track”

Day 1

Introduction to Management Consulting Industry

  • Industry history
  • Main players in the consulting industry today (in KSA and internationally)
  • Key competencies required to be successful in consulting
  • Virtual fireside chats with various leaders from the ecosystem (e.g., partners at top firms, former consultants now in other roles) , followed by open Q&A

Introduction to Problem Solving

  • Frameworks for Structured Problem Solving
  • High-Level Case Studies
Day 2

Problem Solving Deep-Dive

  • Solving several complex real-life case studies with real data end to end
  • Open dialogue with partners of leading consulting firms in KSA on actual projects they completed, followed by open Q&A
Day 3

Communicating like a consultant

  • Introduction to principles of strong written communication
  • Building great documents and storylines

Managing stakeholders

  • How to successfully build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients, and other third parties

Day in the life of a consultant

  • Open discussion with current / former consultants to share insights on the daily life of a consultant
Day 4

Building your own advisory practice

  • Setting up your own consulting firm
  • Working as an expert / independent consultant

Applying consulting competencies in existing job role

  • Demonstration how consulting toolkit can be relevant across business functions
  • Tips & tricks on how to incorporate consulting toolkit in day-to-day

Joining a consulting firm as a senior professional

  • What are the potential paths to join a consulting firm as a senior professional

Introduction to Management Consulting Industry

  • Industry history
  • Main players in the consulting industry today (in KSA and internationally)
  • Key competencies required to be successful in consulting
  • Virtual fireside chats with various leaders from the ecosystem (e.g., partners at top firms, former consultants now in other roles) , followed by open Q&A

Introduction to Problem Solving

  • Frameworks for Structured Problem Solving
  • High-Level Case Studies

Problem Solving Deep-Dive

  • Solving several complex real-life case studies with real data end to end
  • Open dialogue with partners of leading consulting firms in KSA on actual projects they completed, followed by open Q&A

Communicating like a consultant

  • Introduction to principles of strong written communication
  • Building great documents and storylines

Managing stakeholders

  • How to successfully build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients, and other third parties

Day in the life of a consultant

  • Open discussion with current / former consultants to share insights on the daily life of a consultant

Building your own advisory practice

  • Setting up your own consulting firm
  • Working as an expert / independent consultant

Applying consulting competencies in existing job role

  • Demonstration how consulting toolkit can be relevant across business functions
  • Tips & tricks on how to incorporate consulting toolkit in day-to-day

Joining a consulting firm as a senior professional

  • What are the potential paths to join a consulting firm as a senior professional

Introduction to Management Consulting Industry

  • Industry history
  • Main players in the consulting industry today (in KSA and internationally)
  • Key competencies required to be successful in consulting
  • Virtual fireside chats with various leaders from the ecosystem (e.g., partners at top firms, former consultants now in other roles) , followed by open Q&A

Introduction to Problem Solving

  • Frameworks for Structured Problem Solving
  • High-Level Case Studies

Problem Solving Deep-Dive

  • Solving several complex real-life case studies with real data end to end
  • Open dialogue with partners of leading consulting firms in KSA on actual projects they completed, followed by open Q&A

Communicating like a consultant

  • Introduction to principles of strong written communication
  • Building great documents and storylines

Managing stakeholders

  • How to successfully build and develop relationships with colleagues, clients, and other third parties

Day in the life of a consultant

  • Open discussion with current / former consultants to share insights on the daily life of a consultant

Developing a successful application

  • Developing a strong CV
  • Submitting your application

Interview Preparation

  • Tips and tricks for interviews with top tier consulting firms
  • Guided mock interviews.

Final Assessment

  • Completion of a cognitive assessment that will be used to facilitate your placement in one of the leading national or international consulting firms in KSA, as well other other partners and clients of the Mustashar Accelerator

Placement

On the final day of the Mustashar Accelerator Program, you will complete an online assessment. Your CVs, and the outcomes of this assessment, will be shared with our corporate partners as well as other companies, so they can reach out to you for potential job opportunities (e.g., internships or full-time roles). Participating in the placement program is optional – you can complete the program and not share your profile with employers if you don’t want that.

Placement
Community

Community

After you successfully complete the program and assessment, you will become a member of our Learner community, which will give you access to relevant content and resources that are critical to build a successful career in management consulting.

How to Enroll

Eligibility

  • Saudi Nationals or Iqama Holders in KSA
  • Fluency in English and Arabic
  • Interest in the Management Consulting Industry

Fees

Bachelor Students & Fresh Grads

Course participation only – no graduation certificate, no participation in placement program, no participation in Alumni community

Eligibility requirement: current Bachelor student or Bachelor graduate < 1 year after graduation

FREE

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Bachelor Students & Fresh Grads

Full Course Participation (incl. graduation certificate, participation in placement program, participation in Alumni community)

Eligibility requirement: current Bachelor student or Bachelor graduate < 1 year after graduation

399 SAR

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Professionals

Full Course Participation (incl. graduation certificate, participation in placement program, participation in Alumni community)

2499 SAR

Enroll Now

Timeline

The Mustashar Accelerator program will be hosted 3-4 times per year. The dates for the upcoming cohorts have been finalized as per the below. Follow us on social media to learn about our upcoming cohorts when they are announced.

Cohort 6

  • Registration Deadline

    03 September 2024

  • Course Period:

    06-07 September 2024
    13-14 September 2024
    Program will go from 09:00am to 04:00pm each day. Lunch and prayer breaks will be provided.

    • Registration Deadline passed

Cohort 7

  • Registration Deadline

    04 November 2024

  • Course Period:

    08-09 November 2024
    15-16 November 2024
    Program will go from 09:00am to 04:00pm each day. Lunch and prayer breaks will be provided.

    • Registration Deadline passed

Cohort 8

  • Registration Deadline

    04 February 2025

  • Course Period:

    07-08 February 2025
    14-15 February 2025
    Program will go from 09:00am to 04:00pm each day. Lunch and prayer breaks will be provided.

    • Enroll Now

Frequently asked questions


Yes! We provide a series of other virtual or in person training programs. Please send us a message in the contact form below or reach out to us on “[email protected]” to learn more. A member of our team would reach out to you with more information.



Yes – joining the placement program of Mustashar is optional. You can join the Mustashar Accelerator and just participate in the learning program.



The program delivery will be fully virtual.



The program does not guarantee jobs. However, if you decide to join our placement program, after you complete the Accelerator we will make your profile accessible to our partner companies, and will try to give you as much exposure as possible, so that interested companies can reach out to you for potential opportunities.



The Mustashar Accelerator Program partners with local and international consulting firms, as well as with leading organizations in the public and private sector that are interested in top talent that is equipped with foundational management consulting skills.



There is a free version of the course for university students. For all other audiences, the program is paid. We have aimed however to keep the fees as low as possible. You can see the pricing in our “Fees” section under “How to Apply”.



We would be thrilled to work with you. Please send us a message in the contact form below or reach out to us on “[email protected]” to discuss next steps.



Please send us a message in the contact form below or reach out to us on “[email protected]”. A member of our team would reach out to you to discuss how we can help you hire from our talent pool.


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