Sami Akkawi

Sami Akkawi is a talented professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Cognitive Science from Northwestern University, along with a minor in Business Institutions.

Having a diverse work experience in analytics, research, finance, and consulting, Sami is currently passionate about embarking on his career with the Deals Strategy Team at Strategy&.

During his time at Northwestern, he was particularly intrigued by Predictive Analytics, which led him to work in this field for the Feinberg School of Medicine and a Healthcare Analytics startup.

Sami's dedication to expanding his knowledge is evident through completing courses in ML/Deep Learning as part of Northwestern's Masters of Science in Predictive Analytics program.

Moreover, he co-founded the Northwestern Sports Analytics Group, establishing a valuable partnership with IBM to utilize Watson Technologies for Sports Writing projects.

With his wide-ranging experiences and educational background, Sami Akkawi is well-equipped to excel in his role and contribute significantly to the field of Deals Strategy at Strategy&.