Our Team
Blue Capital Advisory is supervised by an Advisory Board comprising international leaders with renowned backgrounds, led by Dr Mohamed Gouali.
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Dr. Mohamed Gouali
Advisory Board
- Career across investment banking, management consultancy and high-tech.
- Held CEO/MD/Partner roles in KSA, UAE, USA and UK.
- Transaction record > $45bn.
- Authored articles, interviews and a book.
- Harvard Business School; PhD in Physics (Paris-Saclay).
- Board member of ADIG (Abu Dhabi Investment Group).
- Director on U.S. foundations (Eli Lilly Foundation etc.).
- Former Dean, “Diversity Studies”, University of Denver.
- Advisor to “America 2000” team under a U.S. President.
- Acting Chairman & Executive Director, Medmar Holding Group (South Africa).
- Founder & CEO of Chapter 3 (consulting for investment & management), Dubai.
- Former Executive Chairman, Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq).
- Advisor to H.H. Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.
- Advisor to Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi.
- Board member of various UAE firms.
- Prominent Chinese entrepreneur; Chairman, China Cross-Border Development Group.
- Vice President, China Entrepreneurs Club (CEC); member, YPO.
- Harvard Business School; PhD in Economics (Shandong University).
- Leads initiatives in smart cities, clean energy, waste management, AI & robotics; investor and IPO helper.
- Vice Chairman, Citibank Board of Directors, New York (1983–1991).
- Vice Chairman, Citibank Board of Directors, Geneva (1991–1996).
- Managing Director, Sahara Financial Services (1995–present).
- Board member, ADIG; Founder & Chairman, Tehsil Company LLC (2013–).
- CEO, ONAPS Advisory & ONAPS Development (Washington, DC).
- Strategic advisor to governments, enterprises and investors throughout Africa.
- Former Government Relations leader across major U.S. and global orgs.
- Worked with U.S. executive & legislative branches across administrations.
- Managing Director & Head of International Business at CFE.
- Ex-BCG Senior Partner, ex-Bain Partner, Managing Partner at Kearney.
- Advisor to top corporations in Greater China and government agencies in Asia & Middle East.
- Frequent speaker at WEF, Boao Forum; thought leader across Asia.