Zayd Raoof

Zayd has 15 years experience advising clients in strategy development enriched through technology and innovation.

Zayd Raoof

Education

School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London
MSc Development Economics
Loughborough University
BSc International Economics

Past Experience

Strategy&
Financial Services / Senior Principal
Arthur D. Little
Financial Services / Principal
Ernst & Young
Director, Strategy & Transformation
Director, Strategy & Transformation
Manager, Financial Services Strategy

Zayd Raoof

Zayd is a partner based in our Dubai office. He is a core member of the Financial Services practice and focuses advising senior executives on key strategic mandates that leverage a combination of strategy, business and technological know-how to drive value.

Zayd is a topic expert in corporate strategy, digital transformation, emerging technologies, innovation & start-ups, venture studios and M&A.

Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Zayd worked at Strategy& where he helped a multitude of clients to tackle strategically critical digital mandates. Zayd has held positions at other top firms both in Europe and the Middle East.

In addition to his consulting experience, Zayd is an avid member of the start-up community in the Middle East. He has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures and continues to provide mentorship to local entrepreneurs.

Zayd holds a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the University of London (School of Oriental & African Studies) and a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Loughborough University.

Zayd is married to Dana, and they have a daughter called Mila and a son named Kian. In his free time, Zayd enjoys writing and recording music, travelling and playing tennis.

Zayd Raoof

Zayd is a partner based in our Dubai office. He is a core member of the Financial Services practice and focuses advising senior executives on key strategic mandates that leverage a combination of strategy, business and technological know-how to drive value.

Zayd is a topic expert in corporate strategy, digital transformation, emerging technologies, innovation & start-ups, venture studios and M&A.

Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Zayd worked at Strategy& where he helped a multitude of clients to tackle strategically critical digital mandates. Zayd has held positions at other top firms both in Europe and the Middle East.

In addition to his consulting experience, Zayd is an avid member of the start-up community in the Middle East. He has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures and continues to provide mentorship to local entrepreneurs.

Zayd holds a Master’s degree in Development Economics from the University of London (School of Oriental & African Studies) and a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Loughborough University.

Zayd is married to Dana, and they have a daughter called Mila and a son named Kian. In his free time, Zayd enjoys writing and recording music, travelling and playing tennis.

More About Zayd
  • School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London
    MSc Development Economics
  • Loughborough University
    BSc International Economics
  • Strategy&
    Financial Services / Senior Principal
  • Arthur D. Little
    Financial Services / Principal
  • Ernst & Young
    Director, Strategy & Transformation
  • Director, Strategy & Transformation
    Manager, Financial Services Strategy