Bahador (Bids) Mahvelati

Bahador (Bids) Mahvelati is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in Financial Services, currently serving as a Partner in Strategy and Operations at PwC UK.1 He specializes in providing strategic advice and solutions to institutions facing operational and regulatory challenges.

Education and Background

Mahvelati holds a Master of Science degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nottingham. He completed his high school education at Drayton Manor High School.

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Mahvelati has held several key positions:

• Partner and Director in Strategy and Operations at PwC UK
• Director at UBS Investment Bank
• Associate at Booz & Company
• Consultant roles at State of Flux
• Graduate Trainee and Senior Manager in Strategy Consulting at PwC UK

Expertise

Mahvelati is known as a turnaround and transformation practitioner.1 His areas of expertise include:

• Identifying business performance issues
• Developing practical solutions
• Delivering rapid results in response to crises, margin pressure, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic transformation1

He has extensive experience across various sectors, with over 10 years in banking (from retail to investment banking) and additional experience in logistics, consumer, telecommunications, and the public sector.1

Approach

Mahvelati's approach involves collaborating closely with management teams to enhance the bottom line and navigate through complexities in the financial services sector. His experience as both an advisor at PwC and an industry practitioner at UBS Investment Bank gives him a unique perspective, combining strategic analytics with practical implementation skills.1