Altman Solon doubles down on Middle East ambitions with new Dubai office

Hot on the heels of expanding into Saudi Arabia, strategy consulting firm Altman Solon has doubled down on its Middle East ambitions with the launch of a new office in Dubai.

The new Dubai hub becomes Altman Solon’s 17th worldwide and follows the US-headquartered firm’s recent expansion into Riyadh just weeks ago, and Stockholm a few months earlier.

“Dubai’s role as a global business hub offers unparalleled connectivity, operational efficiency, and access to top talent, making it an ideal location to support client projects across the GCC, Levant, and Africa,” said Björn Menden, partner at Altman Solon.

“The Dubai hub complements our Riyadh office, which remains central to our regional strategy, particularly in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Together, the two offices ensure that our experts can deliver tailored solutions while staying close to our clients.”

Established in 2020 through a merger of an American consultancy with a European counterpart, Altman Solon advises C-suite leaders on corporate strategy, market entry, product development, mergers & acquisitions, and operational improvements. The firm has an exclusive focus on the TMT landscape – telecommunications, media, and technology.

“The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing regions for media, sports, and digital platforms,” said partner Andreas Tiefengraber. “Our Dubai office positions us to help clients seize opportunities across content, advertising, and monetization, while applying global best practices to local markets.” 

Lukasz Nowicki, an Associate Partner at the consulting firm, added: “Our new office strengthens our ability to serve the region’s technology and infrastructure sectors, sovereign wealth funds, and international investors. With teams now in both Riyadh and Dubai, we can better support clients on growth strategies, AI adoption, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.”

Other members of the senior team in the Middle East include Osama Al-Dosary (senior advisor), who previously served as President and CEO of telecom operator Salam, and as Deputy Minister for Communication Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at VMware and Cisco.

In the coming months, Altman Solon plans to expand its local team with senior leaders and local hires.

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Oliver Wyman adds consulting veteran Kaustav Mukherjee to India leadership

Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has appointed Kaustav Mukherjee as a Partner in its Energy & Natural Resources practice.

Kaustav Mukherjee has over 35 years of experience across the energy value chain, with more than 22 years dedicated to consulting. Prior to Oliver Wyman, Mukherjee spent over a dozen years at Boston Consulting Group as a Senior Partner & Managing Director, and before that, he spent over a decade at Kearney.

Throughout his career, he has worked closely with governments, regulators, and industry leaders to address some of the most complex issues in energy, oil & gas, utilities, renewables, petrochemicals, and process industries. His work spanned topics such as policy formulation, market design, regulatory reforms, mergers & acquisitions, large-scale transformations, and energy transition.

At Oliver Wyman, Mukherjee will play a vital role in strengthening the firm’s Energy & Natural Resources practice, expanding business development opportunities, building local capabilities, mentoring teams, and developing the next generation of leaders. He will also have client-focused responsibilities.

“We are delighted to welcome Kaustav to Oliver Wyman. His deep sector expertise, combined with his ability to bring clarity and pragmatism to complex challenges, will be invaluable as we support clients navigating energy transition at speed and scale. Kaustav’s leadership strengthens our commitment to building an Energy & Natural Resources practice in India and across the region,” said Sumit Sarawgi, India Head at Oliver Wyman.

The energy transition in India

Sharing his views on the energy sector in India, Mukherjee said in a statement, “India is at the centre of the energy transition. The challenge lies in scaling affordable, reliable energy while designing resilient systems – from sourcing and refining to mobility infrastructure, power distribution, grids, and storage – that integrate renewables without compromising affordable access for billions.”

“This must all be achieved against a backdrop of uncertain geopolitics, supply chain risks, sanctions, and contested access to critical minerals. Leadership will come to countries that recognise energy, food, and national security as interdependent elements of a single system.”

“India can convert ambition into enduring advantage by pairing decisive policy reforms with scaled deployment of new platforms – from green hydrogen and innovative storage to sustainable agriculture. Its moment is now. I am excited to join Oliver Wyman and work alongside enterprising leaders to unlock transformative solutions as we help reimagine the future of energy.”

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