Short Bio
Previously, Yasar was a Partner in PwC, based in Dubai, and ledthe Middle Strategy Group and the PwC Global Education and Not for Profit Group for 2011 / 2012. Prior to that, Yasar led the PwC Middle East Government Consulting Group. Yasar has worked on Strategy and Performance advisory assignments with various key institutions in the region – see next slide for key clients.
Professional Experience
May 2008 – Present Partner, Advisory Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Middle East
- Global Leader, Education and Not for Profit
- Middle East Leader, Strategy
- Member, Middle East Leadership Team (PwC ME)
- Key Clients: Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Ministry of Presidential Affairs (UAE), Qatar Foundation, Executive Office of HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Dubai), UAE Prime Minister Office, Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, Royal Commission Of Jubail and Yanbu (KSA), Department of Finance (Government of Sharjah), Dubai Customs, Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority, Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Ministry of Interior (UAE), AbuNayyan Group (KSA), Qatar Leadership Center, Arabian Gulf University, Abu Dhabi University, Young Arab Leaders, Australian College of Kuwait.
Education
Academic Degrees
Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering and Management
University Of Birmingham, UK, 1999
ORS Research Scholarship by the UK Government and University of Birmingham.
M.Sc. Manufacturing Engineering and Management
Integrated Management Systems
University of Birmingham, UK, 1994 (Distinction)
Chevening Scholarship, British Embassy
B.Sc. Industrial Engineering
University of Jordan, Jordan, 1993 (First Class Honors)
Scholarship, Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan