Currently, Awad leads BCG’s Smart Cities Sector across the Middle East (since June 2023) and has been a Partner at BCG since July 2022. In parallel, he serves as a Visiting Professor of Technology & Innovation Management at IE Business School in Spain (since 2016), and as Co-Founder of Find Me, a UAE-based technology venture launched in 2017. In recognition of his impact, he was selected as a Young Arab Leader by the Arab Youth Leaders Foundation in 2025.
Managing Director & Partner
Dr. Akram Awad
Akram Awad, Managing Director at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) since January 2025, is a leading strategist recognized for his expertise in smart cities, innovation, and digital transformation. With over two decades of global experience spanning consulting, technology, and academia, he has become one of the region’s most prominent thought leaders in shaping the future of urban development.
Career Journey
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG) • Managing Director (since 2025) • Partner (2022–2025) • Principal (2020–2022) • Project Leader (2018–2020) • Strategy Consultant (2016–2018) • Cisco Systems – Consultant (2013–2016) • ip.access, UK – Systems Engineer (2011–2012) • Aircom International – Senior Engineer, Product Management (2008–2011) • O2, UK – Technical Consultant, Network Services (2004–2005) • University of Leeds, UK – Technical Consultant (2003–2005)
Academic Credentials
• PhD in Wireless Communications (2007) – University of Leeds, UK • MBA (2015) – IE Business School, Spain • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (2003) – University of Jordan
Leadership Impact
Akram Awad has built a distinguished career at the intersection of consulting, technology, and academia. His leadership has shaped smart city strategies, driven digital transformation, and fostered innovation ecosystems across the Middle East and beyond. A thought leader and mentor, he continues to guide governments, enterprises, and startups toward sustainable and technology-driven futures, reinforcing his role as one of the region’s most influential strategists.
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