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Paul Karim

Growth and Transformation Lead

$1,100/day
Dubai City, AE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Paul

Seasoned strategy and transformation consultant with a proven track record of orchestrating high-impact initiatives for public institutions, private enterprises, and cultural entities. I specialize in designing and implementing robust operating models, facilitating complex change programs, and driving operational excellence. My background includes leadership roles at top-tier consultancies (such as PwC Middle East and Monitor Deloitte), where I developed streamlined processes, executed cross-functional projects, and delivered measurable outcomes—from cost optimizations to revenue growth strategies.

I’m passionate about creating sustainable value for clients, whether they need end-to-end project management, performance management frameworks, or a go-to-market strategy in a new region. My commitment to transparency, strong communication, and rigorous analysis ensures that every project I lead is grounded in clear metrics and executed on-time, on-budget. By uniting diverse stakeholders and aligning goals with tangible results, I help organizations navigate complexity and realize their full potential. Let’s collaborate to transform your vision into actionable plans and deliver lasting impact.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Fluent

  • Russian

    Conversational

  • French

    Basic

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

Experience

  • PWC
    Senior Manager – Business Services and Outsourcing practice
    April 2023 - January 2025 (1 year and 10 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    • Responsible for leading a project team of 5+ consultants and SMEs, maintaining consistent project governance (risk logs, communication cadences, change control) resulting in a 95% on-time milestone completion.
    • Oversaw business development and managed operations for the shared services and outsourcing vertical, collaborating with senior leadership to streamline internal workflows.

    Selected projects
    • Led strategy and operating model design (including the business case) for a professional services firm backed by a regional sovereign wealth fund, securing stakeholder buy-in for a multi-phase implementation plan.
    • Designed and implemented a data-driven performance dashboard for a sovereign-wealth-backed subsidiary, enabling leadership to identify and act upon operational improvement initiatives.
    • Redesigned the strategy and operating model for a shared services organization within a KSA government ministry, improving internal decision-making structures and cross-departmental coordination.
    • Developed and deployed a performance management framework for a public-sector entity, establishing KPI-driven dashboards and alignment processes for ongoing target setting.
    • Oversaw the creation of a new governance and interaction model between a shared services organization and its beneficiaries, clarifying roles and escalation paths to enhance service delivery.
  • Freelance
    Independent Management Consultant
    August 2022 - April 2023 (8 months)
    Brussels, Belgium
    Selected projects
    • Drove the merger and integration of commercial operations for an industrial manufacturing conglomerate (part of a global venture capital fund), unifying processes across sales, marketing, and finance to reduce operational silos.
    • Developed a centralized operating model with standardized reporting flows and clear governance structures, accelerating strategic decision-making and increasing overall organizational agility.
  • Monitor Deloitte
    Manager – Commercial Excellence practice
    March 2021 - May 2022 (1 year and 3 months)
    Brussel, BU, Belgium
    • Responsible for managing 2-4 consultants for large transformation programs and pursuing business development activities for the consumer goods practice
    Selected projects
    • Led commercial strategy assessments to identify areas of growth for a global FMCG company, covering program design and management, content creation, stakeholder influencing, and transition planning
    • Restructured the sales and marketing organization for a global FMCG company, creating a leaner and more empowered structure aligned with future state design and prioritization planning.
    • Defined the operating model for integrating digital tools in a services-based company, driving higher gains and efficiencies through leadership alignment and phased execution.
    • Co-created a target operating model to centralize functions from regional business units for a global services-based company, assessing existing functions, planning transitions, and facilitating stakeholder workshops.

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Education

  • MBA
    HEC Paris
    2019
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy
  • Bachelor of Science
    Lebanese American University
    2005
    Bachelor of Science, Dual degree in Business Finance and Economics

Certifications

  • Six Sigma
    Optness Institute
    2018
    Lean six sigma

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