Partner-led expertise

Ralph brings over 15 years of strategy consulting experience from McKinsey & Company and Booz & Company, where he led transformational programs for government entities and private sector clients across the GCC region.

His landmark engagements include designing and implementing the Culture sector strategy for Saudi Arabia, leading the Tourism transformation program, and spearheading the Green Riyadh initiative—one of the world's most ambitious urban greening projects.

Career Highlights

• Led 50+ strategy engagements across public and private sectors
• Designed national-level transformation programs with $10B+ budgets
• Expert in Vision 2030 initiatives and giga-project development
• Published thought leadership on urban development and sustainability

Education

• MBA from INSEAD
• Engineering degree from American University of Beirut

With 35 years of experience spanning strategy consulting, private equity, entrepreneurship, and public sector advisory, Adib brings unparalleled depth to complex transactions and transformations.

He has successfully led over 20 M&A transactions as both buy-side and sell-side advisor, with particular expertise in cross-border deals between MENA and Europe. His board and advisory roles span multiple sectors and geographies, providing unique insight into stakeholder management and value creation.

Career Highlights

• Founded and exited two technology companies
• Senior Partner at leading Middle East private equity firm
• Board member/advisor to 10+ companies across sectors
• Led privatization and PPP transactions worth $2B+

Education

• MBA from Harvard Business School
• Bachelor's degree from Université Saint-Joseph

Karim has executed over $4B in M&A transactions and syndicated $800M+ in financing across technology, financial services, and industrial sectors. His unique blend of investment banking and operational expertise enables seamless transaction execution from strategy through to post-merger integration.

Prior to Strathaus, he held senior positions at leading investment banks and served as CFO for high-growth technology companies, giving him both buy-side and sell-side perspectives essential for optimal deal structuring.

Career Highlights

• Led 30+ M&A transactions across MENA and Europe
• Structured and raised $800M+ in debt and equity financing
• CFO of unicorn fintech company through Series C funding
• Managed post-merger integrations for 5 major acquisitions

Education

• MBA from London Business School
• CFA Charterholder
• Bachelor's in Finance from American University of Beirut