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Álvaro Romero VillaÁR

Álvaro Romero Villa

Data Strategy Consulting Manager

$1,346/day
Dubai City, AE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Álvaro

Strategic and analytical consultant with 10+ years of experience across data strategy, digital transformation, and corporate finance. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data-driven solutions in Real Estate, Hospitality, Retail, and Financial Services. Skilled in designing operating models, governance frameworks, and customer analytics use cases. International experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Passionate about using data and technology to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable results.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Italian

    Conversational

  • French

    Basic

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Artefact
    Data Strategy Consulting Manager
    May 2021 - Today (5 years and 1 month)
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Worked with diverse clients across industries, including Real Estate, Beauty Retail global leading company, and major players in the Golf and Hospitality sectors. Focused on designing and implementing data strategies, operating models, and governance frameworks tailored to each client's needs. ○ Led cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to design and prioritize data use cases aligned with strategic goals. ○ Developed and implemented comprehensive data strategies that included use case identification and roadmap creation, ensuring alignment with business objectives. ○ Designed operational models that defined organizational processes and roles to support data transformation. ○ Established data governance frameworks and communication plans, ensuring consistency and compliance across projects. ○ Managed the delivery of key data-driven solutions, including customer segmentation, retention models, predictive analytics, and dynamic pricing optimization, leading to improved business outcomes. ○ Contributed to the design of cloud-based data infrastructure on platforms like Azure to support data governance and analytics, without hands-on technical implementation.
  • The Cocktail & Wunderman Thomson Consulting
    Data Strategy Consultant
    January 2020 - May 2021 (1 year and 4 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    • Worked with clients to develop data-driven solutions for business challenges, using advanced analytics and machine learning models to address key issues such as churn prediction, lead scoring, and business intelligence.
    • Led the design and implementation of data-driven processes for clients in health insurance, oil and gas and other sectors, including call center revamps and the development of lead conversion models.
    • Prioritized business initiatives based on data insights to maximize value for clients, aligning with their strategic goals.
  • Deloitte
    Associate (Financial Advisory, Digital)
    November 2014 - September 2018 (3 years and 10 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    Transformation
    • Led digital transformation initiatives within the Financial Advisory division, focusing on new technologies and their potential to drive revenue and operational efficiency.
    • Managed cross-functional projects to develop proofs of concept, introduce technological trends, and support digital innovation within corporate finance and M&A services.
    Valuation and Business Modelling
    • Conducted company valuation (listed and private), including DCF and multiples
    • Developed business / financial models, and managed project finance
    • Offered Corporate Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions consulting services
    • Elaborated corporate finance documentations

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Education

  • Master in Business Analytics and Big Data
    IE Business School
    2019
    Master in Business
  • Advanced Program in Business Valuation
    IEB University
    2015
    Advanced Program in Business Valuation

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