Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering, Imperial College London; Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Stanford University. Formerly: over a decade in international operational and management roles in the oil and gas industry, Schlumberger and Atlantic Richfield Corporation; leadership role in the global energy, industrial and basic metals practices, Middle East office, McKinsey & Company. Currently, Managing Partner, Middle East and North Africa, Heidrick & Struggles, based in Dubai. Governor, Board of Directors' Institute, Gulf Cooperation Council.