Fahim Mahmud

Strategy& | INSEAD

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Experience in (descending order of involvement): Corporate Restructuring, Succession Strategy, Competitive Mapping, Investment Banking

Experience

  • Strategy& Middle East (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
    • Engagement Manager
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Senior Associate
      Sep 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Principal Consultant at Stanton Chase International
    2013 - 2020 · 7 yrs

    • Led process improvements and technology implementations resulting in 20% savings of execution (1 working day per week saved across the board) • Aided in the creation of board assessment tools o Advised on the structure and appointment of board leaders to a committee tasked with revamping religious tourism o Appointed board members to a Telco with revenues of over USD 13b o Set up a Founding Committee for a new SWF backed cruise line company in KSA o Advised a Private Equity firm in Bahrain in setting up their organizational structure, including competitor analysis, peer reviews, market perception o Created a comprehensive succession plan and strategy for a fast-growing SWF backed financial services firm o Advised a new educational institution (SWF backed) in setting up a new structure, and structuring the leadership team

  • Associate at Korn Ferry
    2012 - 2013 · 1 yr

    • Closed multiple mandates, with results having a materially positive impact on top-line and bottom line results of client companies • Built up in-house capabilities in financial services sector • Developed a rigorous research report on overarching financial services market in the Middle East

  • Analyst M&A Product Group at Morgan Stanley
    May 2009 - 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Built valuations models used in confidential information memorandums, fairness opinions, pitch books across other industry groups • Advised a leading diversified company in the all cash acquisition of a flow control division of a diversified US industrial company for USD 3 billion. Involved in modelling, valuation, and synergy evaluation • Advised a leading technology company in the all share acquisition of an enterprise CRM provider for USD 1.7 billion. Involved in modelling, valuation, and synergy evaluation • Worked with an established technology giant in sourcing of high growth acquisition targets

  • Intern at Standard Chartered Bank
    Jun 2008 - Aug 2008 · 3 mos