Nelson Danam

Areas of Focus

Education

University of South Australia
Masters in Project Management
University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Business Management
University Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia)
Bachelor of Electrical Power Eng. (Hons. First Class) Diploman in Electrical & Electronics Eng. (Hons. First Class)
Other Certifications
SCRUM Master, Prince2, PMBoK, Agile, Risk Management

Past Experience

The Boston Consulting Group
Financial Services / Senior Principal
Deloitte Consulting
Financial Services / Senior Manager
CIMB Bank Southeast Asia
Wealth Management / Regional Lead
EKA Software Solutions
Mining, Energy, Agriculture / Senior Professional Services Director

Nelson Danam

Nelson is a Principal and a member of our Global Financial Services (FS) Practice. Based in Dubai, he works closely with our Middle East  teams covering financial services related projects.

Nelson brings with him, a rich management consulting background of more than 17 years helping organizations, drive their digital and technology agendas. With his love for Financial Services and technology, Nelson supports  C-suite executives implement and realize their vision and objectives, by designing, solutioning and implementing innovative and pragmatic solutions, including identifying the right solutions to solve problems and deliver the highest and fastest business benefits. He also specializes in implementation programs with external partners leveraging Arthur D. Little's open consulting approach. 

Aside from Financial Services, Nelson has deep technology and engineering experience working in Insurance, Energy, Mining, Defense, Agriculture, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals.

Before joining Arthur D. Little, Nelson worked for other leading strategy consulting firms across the Middle East and South East Asia. He holds master degree in project management and a bachelor degree in engineering. Nelson also possess certifications in SCRUM, Prince2, PMBoK, Agile and Risk Management. 

Enhancing employee experience
Financial Services
Enhancing employee experience
The Middle Eastern (ME) banking sector is significantly reshaped thanks to technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. While focusing on key business drivers, banks have spent less attention on employee experience (EX). Yet, employees are a crucial piece of the puzzle to every bank’s future; prioritizing EX is no longer optional.
Find out more
Shaking up Middle Eastern banking
Financial Services
Shaking up Middle Eastern banking
The Middle Eastern (ME) banking sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. As the region diversifies its economies and seeks to reduce reliance on oil, banks are at the forefront of this change.
Find out more

Nelson Danam

Nelson is a Principal and a member of our Global Financial Services (FS) Practice. Based in Dubai, he works closely with our Middle East  teams covering financial services related projects.

Nelson brings with him, a rich management consulting background of more than 17 years helping organizations, drive their digital and technology agendas. With his love for Financial Services and technology, Nelson supports  C-suite executives implement and realize their vision and objectives, by designing, solutioning and implementing innovative and pragmatic solutions, including identifying the right solutions to solve problems and deliver the highest and fastest business benefits. He also specializes in implementation programs with external partners leveraging Arthur D. Little's open consulting approach. 

Aside from Financial Services, Nelson has deep technology and engineering experience working in Insurance, Energy, Mining, Defense, Agriculture, Real Estate and Pharmaceuticals.

Before joining Arthur D. Little, Nelson worked for other leading strategy consulting firms across the Middle East and South East Asia. He holds master degree in project management and a bachelor degree in engineering. Nelson also possess certifications in SCRUM, Prince2, PMBoK, Agile and Risk Management. 

Enhancing employee experience
Financial Services
Enhancing employee experience
The Middle Eastern (ME) banking sector is significantly reshaped thanks to technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. While focusing on key business drivers, banks have spent less attention on employee experience (EX). Yet, employees are a crucial piece of the puzzle to every bank’s future; prioritizing EX is no longer optional.
Find out more
Shaking up Middle Eastern banking
Financial Services
Shaking up Middle Eastern banking
The Middle Eastern (ME) banking sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. As the region diversifies its economies and seeks to reduce reliance on oil, banks are at the forefront of this change.
Find out more

More About Nelson
  • University of South Australia
    Masters in Project Management
  • University of South Australia
    Graduate Diploma in Business Management
  • University Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia)
    Bachelor of Electrical Power Eng. (Hons. First Class) Diploman in Electrical & Electronics Eng. (Hons. First Class)
  • Other Certifications
    SCRUM Master, Prince2, PMBoK, Agile, Risk Management
  • The Boston Consulting Group
    Financial Services / Senior Principal
  • Deloitte Consulting
    Financial Services / Senior Manager
  • CIMB Bank Southeast Asia
    Wealth Management / Regional Lead
  • EKA Software Solutions
    Mining, Energy, Agriculture / Senior Professional Services Director