Master's in Computer Science, University of Technologie de Compiegne, France; MBA, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago. Over 18 years' experience in strategic planning, management and human resources consulting in Europe and Middle East. Formerly: Consultant, Accenture and PricewaterhouseCoopers; 1997, responsible for setting up, growing and managing PwC Consulting practice in Middle East; Chief Executive Officer, holding company investing in MENA region where it operated banks, real estate and industrial companies. Panel commentator on issues relating to Middle East, including speaking at 2007 Forbes CEO Middle East Forum.