Bio Summary
Yousef is an experienced management consulting and financial services professional. He was an Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company serving financial services and public sector clients throughout the GCC region. Yousef was a also a Senior Managing Consultant with Mastercard, advising key regional players on their payment strategies. Prior to his management consulting career, he was a Private Equity analyst with KAMCO in Kuwait and a Financial Product Controller with UBS Investment Bank in London and New York.
Employment History
Partner
Bluestone Advisors
April 2019 - present
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Senior Manager
Mastercard
January 2018 - April 2019
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Engagement Manager (em)
McKinsey & Company
August 2014 - January 2018
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Associate
McKinsey & Company
May 2013 - August 2013
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Analyst
KAMCO Investment
September 2010 - August 2012
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Business Analyst
UBS
October 2008 - February 2010
London, UK
Business Analyst
UBS
August 2007 - September 2008
New York, NY, USA
Selected Project Experience
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Finance
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Digital
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Finance
Industry: Material
Topic(s): Supply Chain
Developed the 5-year strategy for a credit bureau serving one of the largest financial services market in the GCC. Strategy included current state analysis, benchmarking, organizational design, financial modelling *scenario analysis, operating model, growth opportunities, and implementation planning
Topic(s): Strategy & Planning
Developed the end-to-end 5-year strategy for a banking group (retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking). Topics included financial analysis, financial planning, growth opportunities, organizational design, implementation planning, and setting up transformation management office
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Strategy & Planning
Developed the Risk Management framework for the Special Assets Management Unit of a major corporate bank. This included design of policies and procedures, organizational design, and the development and implementation of an Early Warning System.
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Risk Management
Supported the Delivery Unit of Vision 2030. This included leading the budgeting of 18 various entities in KSA (ministries and key authorities) and support on the implementation of various critical projects
Industry: Public Sector
Topic(s): Capital Projects, Finance
Developed and led implementation of the payment strategy of one of the largest banks in the region. Included the growth strategy for debit and credit cards and supporting the implementation of 12+ initiatives.
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Finance
Designing the end-to-end digital journey for card acquisition. This included benchmarking, assessment of best practices, and providing fit for purpose design and plan to implement the digital acquisition of card customers.
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Digital, Product Management
Developing and implementing the marketing and sales strategy for key retail segments. Also included designing and leading the loan restructuring campaign which generated ~USD 100m in additional revenue.
Industry: Financial Services
Topic(s): Finance, Sales & Marketing
Designed the inventory management strategy for a major building material retailer. Included optimizing inventory management strategy and support in the implementation, resulting in substantial cost savings.
Industry: Material
Topic(s): Supply Chain
Education
Master's in Business Administration/Management
IESE Business School
2014Country Experience
Skills
Business
Asset Management,
Transformation Management Office,
Digital Experience & Design,
Business Process Management,
Operation Management,
Project Management,
Business Case,
Business Planning,
Corporate Strategy,
Feasability Studies,
Growth Strategy,
Operating Model,
Scenario Planning,
Strategic Management,
Strategic Planning,
Commercial Due Diligence,
Corporate Venture Capital,
Deal Sourcing and Execution,
M&A Strategy & Due Diligence,
Merger & Acquisitions,
Operational Due Diligence,
Valuation,
Business Unit Strategy,
Trends & Global Forces,
Benchmarking & Best Practice,
New Business Build,
Change & Implementation,
Corporate Development,
Product Development,
Channel Management,
Finance
Budgeting,
Cash Management,
Corporate Finance,
Derivatives,
Financial Analysis,
Financial Modeling,
Financial Planning,
Risk Governance,
Cost Management,
Investment Strategy,
Forensic Accounting,
Revenue Growth,
Data Analysis
Data Analytics
Information Technology
Data Management
Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
City development
Education and Training
Program Management
Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics
Inventory Management
Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Corporate Governance
Marketing and Public Relations
Customer Insights
Customer and Client Support
Customer Service
Industry Experience
Material
Building Material
Principal Investors
Venture Capital,
Sovereign Wealth Fund,
Private Equity