Dr Saeeda Jaffar

Dr. Saeeda Jaffar is a seasoned professional specialized in providing practical advice and delivering rapid, tangible results to Boards and management.

With a background in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University, Dr. Jaffar has a solid educational foundation.

Her consulting experience spans the public and private sectors in countries such as the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and the US, with a focus on strategy, transformation, performance improvement, restructuring, PMI, and operational programs.

Dr. Jaffar has held Board positions that offer a unique Boardroom perspective and has collaborated with clients across various industries, with a specialization in financial services, including universal banks, private banks, investment banks, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, government institutions, and family-owned businesses.

She is known for delivering pragmatic and practical solutions to strategic issues, driving bottom-line impact and achieving rapid results in diverse client scenarios.

Throughout her career, Dr. Jaffar has held key positions such as GM GCC at Visa, Member Board Of Trustees at American University of Kuwait (AUK), Board Member at United Arab Bank, Board Member at Bahrain FinTech Bay, Managing Director and Head of Middle East at Alvarez & Marsal, Board Member at MIT AAA, Principal at Bain & Company, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, and Research Assistant at MIT.

Dr. Jaffar's insights and opinions reflect her wealth of experience and expertise in the field, making her a valuable asset to any organization she collaborates with.