Karim Bassil

Karim Bassil is a prominent Partner at Kearney, specializing in government and economic development. With over 15 years of experience in strategy consulting, he has played a critical role in advising major ministries and authorities across the MENA region, particularly focusing on sectors such as tourism, culture, and sports.13

Professional Background

• Current Role: Partner at Kearney since 2022, based in Dubai. He leads initiatives aimed at expanding the firm's services in tourism and cultural sectors within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and specifically the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) .23
• Previous Experience: Before joining Kearney, Bassil worked at Booz & Company in the public sector practice and has been involved in various strategic projects including the development of national tourism strategies and cultural governance models.12

Key Contributions

Karim Bassil has been instrumental in:

• Developing KSA's national tourism strategy to attract international visitors.
• Creating operational models for cultural ministries and libraries.
• Conducting feasibility studies for large-scale projects, including a mega-park and community entertainment strategies.12

Education

Bassil holds multiple degrees:

• B.Eng. in Computer and Communications Engineering from Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Beyrouth (ESIB).
• M.Sc. in Management from ESCP Business School.
• MBA from INSEAD.1

His extensive background positions him as a key figure in shaping the future of economic development and cultural preservation within the region.