Description

Ricardo is a former Oliver Wyman consultant with 7+ years of deep experience in strategy development and execution, target operating model design, project and program management, business planning and financial modelling. His work spans across the Power & Utilities, Renewables, Financial Services, and Public sectors, advising leading clients across the Middle East on large-scale transformations and operational excellence.

Languages

Portuguese
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai (up to 50km)

Oliver Wyman
Engagement Manager
May 2022 - Today (4 years and 1 month)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
For multiple GCC private and public entities – Selected projects
Co-led the initial phase of the establishment of a tax authority in Iraq focused on collecting personal, corporate and real estate taxes generating an estimated ~$750MM of additional annual revenue
Led the design of a PMO operating model and project delivery strategy for a portfolio of 1,200+ infrastructure projects worth over SAR 10 billion, enhancing execution governance and national energy sector impact
Led the development of a corporate strategy and transformation roadmap for a large utility provider in KSA, overseeing SAR 15+ billion in capital projects
Led the setup of a national TMO for Bahrain’s utility sector, overseeing 15+ strategic programs valued at BHD 1 billion to accelerate infrastructure reform and delivery excellence
Led the development of a nationwide rooftop solar strategy targeting 2.5 GW of installed capacity by 2035, unlocking $5+ million in investments and enabling large-scale deployment across residential, commercial, and governmental sectors
Led the strategy development and project prioritization framework for the Kurdistan Regional Government, aligning over 15+ initiatives with national economic development goals
Recognized a cost reduction of USD ~26 million from the total forecasted O&M budget as a result of the budgeting plan, which was developed based on a cost driver analysis and industry benchmarking, for the client’s 15 core and non-core business units
Identified 20+ key challenges across the Environment, Water and Agriculture sectors impeding the KSA’s development
Shortlisted 100+ proven technologies to overcome identified sectorial challenges and prioritized 20+ technologies for implementation based on strategic impact and ease of implementation
Recognized USD ~700 thousand in annual cost savings, identified 7 quick win initiatives, and developed a change management strategy as a result of an end-to-end business process reengineering focused on metering operations
Project Management (PMO) Change and Transformation Management Corporate Strategy Corporate strategy benchmark studies
Ernst & Young Consulting
Assistant Manager (Junior Manager)
January 2018 - January 2022 (4 years)
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Delivered strategic transformation programs for major public utility clients, driving operational efficiency, digital enablement, and successful implementation of large-scale national initiatives through stakeholder alignment and performance reporting
Ernst & Young Indirect Tax
Consultant
September 2016 - December 2017 (1 year and 3 months)
Doha, Qatar
Advised C-suite stakeholders across GCC on VAT readiness and regulatory compliance, delivering 25+ cross-sector impact assessments aligned with national economic diversification strategies