Karim Taga

Karim Taga is a senior executive at Arthur D. Little (ADL), a global management consulting firm. Here are the key details about his background and role:

Current Position

Karim Taga is the Managing Partner and Global Head of Functional Practices at Arthur D. Little.13 He is based in Vienna, Austria.1

Experience and Expertise

• He has over 30 years of experience with ADL in the telecommunications industry.1
• Prior to his current role, Karim led ADL's global TIME (Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media & Electronics) practice for over 12 years since 2012.1
• Before joining ADL in 1997, he worked for several years at Ericsson and was a research assistant professor at the Vienna University of Technology.15

Areas of Focus

Karim's work at ADL primarily focuses on three functional areas:

1. Growth strategies and business transformations
2. Corporate Finance - Transaction support, mainly working with Private Equity firms and Banks
3. Boardroom presentation and facilitation12

Additional Roles and Contributions

• He acts as a jury member for several Telecom & Media prize award ceremonies in Asia, Europe, and the US.1
• Karim supports telecommunication councils, associations, governments, and regulators in setting their digital agendas as an advisor.1
• He chairs and facilitates top executive international events and conferences.1

Education

Karim has a diverse educational background, having studied in four different countries:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry from Vienna University of Technology, Austria
• MBA from Webster University, Austria
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from Polytech Orléans, France (with a master's thesis completed at UC Berkeley, USA)
• Earlier education in Tunisia (Lycée El Menzah V) and France (Lycée JB Say/ESEM)14

Awards and Recognition

In 2019, Karim received the Austrian Infrastructure Red Arrows award for his work on 5G and its impact on digital transformation.4