About Kalpesh
Director-level energy consulting leader with 16 years delivering strategy, transformation, and transaction advisory across the MENA region. Trusted advisor to governments, NOCs, and corporates on energy transition, national policy, and market development. Leads complex PMOs and multi‑disciplinary teams to execute large‑scale programs with measurable commercial and policy impact. Drives portfolio growth, client engagement, and end‑to‑end delivery of high‑impact consulting engagements. Recognized for shaping energy strategies, enabling organizational transformation, and influencing executive decision‑making
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)
Experience
- WOOD MACKENZIEDirector - MENA Energy ConsultingENERGY AND UTILITIESApril 2019 - December 2025 (6 years and 8 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Directed and delivered 40+ high-value advisory projects (US$ 150K–US$ 800K) across hydrocarbons, renewables, and mining, driving critical outcomes for corporations and governments in the MENA region• Owned commercial growth for the Middle East portfolio, delivering ~US$ 1m annual revenue and expanding strategic accounts across NOCs and government entities• Collaborated with product sales teams to cross sell consulting, integrated energy models and product subscriptions to regional NOCs• Championed talent development by mentoring junior consultants across multiple offices, building high-performing teams and strengthening organizational capability
- CONTAX PARTNERSManager – Business AdvisoryENERGY AND UTILITIESDecember 2012 - March 2019 (6 years and 3 months)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesDirected 30+ consulting engagements (totalling over US$8mn) alongside multiple internal initiatives, consistently delivering high client satisfaction and senior‑management recognition across sectors including O&G producers, oilfield services, EPC contracting, fabrication, and private equity/family groups
- START CONSULTSenior AssociateENERGY AND UTILITIESDecember 2005 - July 2009 (3 years and 7 months)Dubai - United Arab EmiratesExecuted over 20 consulting projects in individual and group capacity. Projects ranged from market & feasibility studies, due diligence, market entry and growth strategies
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Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS2011Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Bachelor of Science BusinessTHE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2004Bachelor of Science Business