The Middle East business of Sia Partners has emerged from the summer months in larger shape than ever, recently cracking the 100-employee mark and unveiling a range of new investments.
Under the leadership of managing partner Amancio Torres, Sia Partners continue to make strides in the region. The global management consultancy has been active in the Middle East for over two decades, but stepped up its ambitions in 2017 when it acquired homegrown player ShiftIN Partners.
Then the managing partner of ShiftIN Partners, Torres was installed at the helm of Sia Partners’ Middle East business, tasked with spearheading growth and expansion. Fast forward to today, and Sia Partners has established itself as one of the larger management consulting firms in the region with offices in Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Riyadh, and also as one of the most reputed in the landscape.
“Surpassing the milestone of 100 consultants in the Middle East fills me with immense pride. It is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team. Together, we are committed to delivering excellence and driving positive change,” said Torres.
Globally, Sia Partners has over 3,000 staff working from 50+ offices worldwide across four continents. The sheer size of the team means that Sia Partners can work across most conceivable areas of expertise in the consulting world.
In the Middle East, the focus is on focus 6-7 key areas said Torres, including innovation, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and energy transition. “Our consultants bring specialized knowledge and insights, enabling us to provide solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients in both private and public sectors.”
In addition, Sia Partners can tap its deep bench of technology experts to bring an end-to-end offering for transformation. “The combination of people, innovation, and technology allows us to deliver superior value and tangible results to clients as they navigate the age of hyper-transformation.”
Looking ahead, Torres said the consulting firm is eyeing continued growth, to meet demand from clients who are working towards ambitious Vision 2030-related agendas. “We aim to scale our workforce to 150 employees by the second half of 2024, and to hit over 200 staff somewhere in the period beyond.”
Part of the expansion goal will be driven by investments in newer parts of the business, such as cybersecurity services and digital experience (delivered by subsidiary SiaXperience), as well as ventures into other in-demand areas.
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