Simon-Kucher & Partners, a global consultancy firm, has announced the inauguration of its new office in Riyadh as part of its strategic expansion in the Middle East. This move underlines the firm’s belief in the significance of the Saudi market and its dedication to establishing a permanent and distinguished team in the Kingdom to deliver specialized services to clients, leveraging its extensive experience across 31 countries.
The company’s first Middle East office was launched in Dubai in 2012. Since then, it has focused on enhancing its leadership and attracting top talent, with recent additions including partners Chris Bergman and Dr. Mark Biller. Dr. Biller, who previously worked in Simon-Kucher’s Paris and London offices, now heads the company’s Healthcare and Life Sciences division in Asia.
Dr. Andreas von der Gathen, CEO and co-founder of Simon-Kucher, commented on the Riyadh office opening, “The launch of our new office in Riyadh marks a milestone in our global expansion plan. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is at the heart of the Middle East and is leading an exceptional developmental experience to bring about a qualitative leap in various sectors through Vision 2030.” He added, “Simon-Kucher’s expertise, which includes diverse strategies from pricing, marketing, sales, and digitization, aligns smoothly with the evolving landscape in the region. We are keen to achieve better growth that reflects tangible revenue and profits for our clients.”
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Heading the Riyadh office is Dr. Salem Al Qudaihi, an executive partner and office founder with extensive experience in strategic consulting, sectoral and economic development, and public policy. Dr. Al Qudaihi stated, “The timing is perfect for Simon-Kucher to expand into the Saudi market, and the company has much to offer due to its specialization in areas such as designing and implementing dynamic pricing models, commercial model design for private and public institutions, and developing growth strategies.”
Dr. Al Qudaihi further emphasized, “We are determined to build an exceptional team comprising elite Saudi and international expertise capable of delivering impactful consulting services.”
Joining the company’s Riyadh team are Dr. Jan Gudat and Sebastian Groene, who bring extensive consultancy experience and will lead the company’s efforts in areas related to digital transformation and technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.
Lovrenc Kessler, a partner and managing director of the Dubai office overseeing the company’s operations in the Middle East, remarked, “Simon-Kucher has had a longstanding presence in the Middle East, with our Dubai office established over a decade ago. The opening of our new office in Saudi Arabia and the addition of new talents coincide with our clients’ increasing demand for local presence in the region. Our local consultants are committed to delivering substantial impact and advancing businesses and institutions.”
