Key Impact Points:

• Ziad Moukarzel steps in as Oliver Wyman’s Head of Climate & Sustainability for Middle East, India, and Africa.
• Moukarzel brings 20+ years of consulting experience, focusing on environment, climate, and sustainability.
• His work includes advising governments and corporations on strategic and regulatory environmental challenges.

Why it matters: With sustainability becoming a global priority, Oliver Wyman has strengthened its Climate & Sustainability practice in the Middle East, India, and Africa by appointing Ziad Moukarzel to lead the firm’s initiatives. This practice focuses on helping governments and corporations tackle pressing environmental challenges.

What’s new: Moukarzel, entering his third year at Oliver Wyman, has a career that spans over two decades, including experience at Booz Allen Hamilton, Boston Consulting Group, and Strategy&. His expertise spans across strategic, organizational, and regulatory levels of environmental and climate topics.

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The big picture: Moukarzel’s leadership comes at a critical time. According to Oliver Wyman’s recent research, 45% of NYSE-listed CEOs view the climate transition as a risk, while 55% see it as an opportunity. Moukarzel will play a pivotal role in advising clients on navigating these challenges and shaping sustainable futures.

What they’re saying:
Ziad Moukarzel remarked:
“In consulting, the journey is as important as the end goal. How you achieve your goal is just as important as what you accomplish. And that’s where integrity comes in.”

Looking ahead: Moukarzel’s deep experience in empowering environmental authorities positions him to collaborate with leadership teams to create actionable sustainability roadmaps for a greener future in the region.