Elia Korban
Strategy Advisor
Elia Korban
About Me
Elia Korban, graduated from HEC Paris in 2006 and during his carrier he worked with leading consulting firm and also had permanent and advisory position within center of government agencies leading the national vision realization and investment strategy . His mother tongue is Arabic and he speaks fluently English and French is a Senior Manager, based in MENA. He has more than 15 years of experience in management consulting and government advisory mainly in GCC region. He has extensive experience in nation wide vision realization and transformation development plan in economic, social, infrastructure and environmental sector also he has experience in strategy development and operating model design across multiple sector; education, energy, RDI, culture, tourism, wildlife, and infrastructure, environment and center of government (Royal Courts & Private Affairs) .
Elia Korban
Resume
Education
2013
FranceStrategy and Leadership
HEC EXECUTIVE PROGRAM, France
2006
FranceMSc in Management | Strategy and Finance
HEC PARIS
2006
FranceInternship | Strategy and Finance
BAH, Rothschild
2003
BeirutMSc in Engineering | Civil Engineering and Enterprise Management
USJ, ESIB
Languages
- English
- French
- Arabic
Citizenship
- Lebanese
- French
STRATEGY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR
2024 - Current
FTI , KSAPrincipal, Project Manager
Conducted baseline and benchmark assessment to develop a five year strategic plan anddesign operating model for a center related to the environment sector. Developed all the functional statements for departments an sections and key processes and changemanagement planLed
2023
OLIVER WYMAN, KSAPrincipal, Project Manager
kicked off initial diagnostic phase of A&D sector investment strategy, conducted baseline assessment and sector trend analysis. Led a third phase of governance revamping model for National affairs Unit extending the value chain analysis and developed new processes to enhance stakeholder and engagement management
2021
KEARNEY, KSAPrincipal, Project Manager
Led an engagement to develop intergovernmental shared service model, led a team to develop the performance management framework for GCC country vision and generate nationwide performance report, led an engagement to develop corporate strategy and new targeting operating model for national library, led an engagement to develop Research Education and Innovation strategy in the heritage sector, led an engagement to develop and roll out Higher education policy for continuous learning for adult learners
2019
PWC, KSADirector
Supported a wide stream of gov restructuring and development of new social and safety net pact , led a team to develop a beneficiary centric strategy and operating model for Royal Private Agency (in hospitality, transport and royal services)
2018
BAIN&COMPANY, UAEChange Management Director
Led with the partner group a change management stream focusing on practice expansion
2017
OLIVER WYMAN, KSAAffiliate Advisor
Led an engagement in energy and public sector innovation focus on renewable energy and future technology trends
PROFESSIONAL TRACK
2017
ABU DHABI EXECUTIVE OFFICEInterim Advisor in Office of Strategic Affairs
Led and supported the development and implementation of government national plan and initiatives
2016
ABU DHABI FINANCIAL GROUPInterim Director of Strategy and Planning
Developed corporate and product strategy for a global disruptive solution in the digital education sector – EDTECH
Developed MVP for a fully integrated teaching and learning platform with AI capabilities and next generation technologies
2014
MINISTRY OF STATE - UAE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTUnit Head of Research and Intelligence
Incubated a monitoring unit focusing on political economy and macroeconomic analysis
Assisted in high level bilateral and multilateral relationship development with IFIs and other sovereign countries and facilitated G-to-G and G-to-B investment ventures and collaboration agreements and execution of mega projects
Rolled out a multimodal reporting structure: daily flash report, weekly policy brief papers and monthly deep dive reporting
Developed a proprietary framework for media monitoring and social network analysis
Established an internal think-tank supported by external resources to recommend policies and analyse scenarios
Developed an action plan to leverage OBOR initiatives and consulted on AIIB governance and operating model
2011
ABU DHABI GENERAL SECRETARIAT OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCILUnit Head of Research and Intelligence
Incubated a monitoring unit focusing on political economy and macroeconomic analysis
Assisted in high level bilateral and multilateral relationship development with IFIs and other sovereign countries and facilitated G-to-G and G-to-B investment ventures and collaboration agreements and execution of mega projects
Rolled out a multimodal reporting structure: daily flash report, weekly policy brief papers and monthly deep dive reporting
Developed a proprietary framework for media monitoring and social network analysis
Established an internal think-tank supported by external resources to recommend policies and analyse scenarios
Developed an action plan to leverage OBOR initiatives and consulted on AIIB governance and operating model
2009
A.T. KEARNEY. UAELead Associate
Assisted in the development of rollout strategy of economic free zone in a GCC country
Identified efficiency gap for the support function of a regional financial institution; led BPR stream to improve performance
Designed cost optimization program for a regional telecom group based on peer to peer international benchmark exercise
Promoted and customized the digital marketing strategy and commercial boosting kit among regional telecom operators
2006
OLIVER WYMAN, KSASenior Consultant
Contributed to the development2020 growth strategy of a Middle Eastern Integrated telecom group
Contributed in the development of aviation and defence cluster strategy and implementation roadmap
Designed revenue stimulation and pricing strategy for Mobile incumbent via CVM tools
Contributed to turnaround of African group of operators and focused on OPEX optimization and revenues stimulation
Participated in post-merger integration program, commercial due diligence and financial business plan modelling
Designed and implemented strategic dashboard to measure performance of customer experience and brand reputation
