jad mneymneh

Facilitated the launch of the Office of Strategic Affairs with over 25 FTE and an annual budget of $10M Developed over 50 presentations and reports pertaining to a wide range of projects undertaken by OSA, through collection, analysis, and formulation of required data Conducted benchmark analysis of current socio-economic issues and governmental agencies to provide basis for decision making

* Established ASG’s first regional office in the UAE * Developed and initiated a yearlong business development effort to expand the firm’s client base in the region * Signed major client within first five months of establishment * Supported the expansion of engagements with a local client resulting in more than 10% increase in annual revenues to the firm * Cultivated new public and private sector relationships to better serve our clients and raise ASG’s profile

* Engaged to support ASG’s work in the Middle-East but was fortunate to work on several other aspects of the company’s operations * Proposed structure and improvements for the company’s client servicing, market identification, and pricing frameworks * Developed pitch presentation that supported ASG toward securing prospective client engagement * Assisted company executives in developing investment strategy and yearly plan presentations * Contributed to the development of the company’s MENA strategy, making the case for a shift in focus towards outgoing local players instead of incoming global companies * Identified and recommended potential ME clients through analysis of current events and client priorities * Supported the development of ASG’s marketing presentation

* Engaged to support ASG’s work in the Middle-East and the company’s general management * Developed and implemented a Middle East and North Africa market entry strategy for the firm * Supported the growth of the MENA practice from 5 to 22 clients in two years * Developed new service lines that led to the retention of the firm’s largest client bringing over $2M in revenues * Led and/or managed 40% of MENA practice clients * Supported the recruitment of part-time and full-time hires * Identified and recommended potential ME clients through analysis of current events and client priorities * Supported the development of ASG’s marketing presentation

Activities and Societies: Vice-President of the University Student Faculty Committee Elected president of the student body council Member and treasurer of the Student Representative Committee in the faculty of arts and sciences Active member of the Economics Students' Society Active member of the Youth Club