Dr. Sven-Olaf Vathje

Dr. Sven-Olaf Vathje is an experienced executive and entrepreneur based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He currently describes himself as self-employed, working as a Founder and Executive Advisor.1

Professional Background

Dr. Vathje has an extensive career in management consulting, spanning over 20 years:

• He was most recently a Partner at Oliver Wyman, where he headed the Health & Life Sciences practice for the IMEA (India, Middle East, and Africa) region.12
• Prior to Oliver Wyman, he spent several years with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG):
  • Partner and Managing Director in Abu Dhabi from 2009 to 20131
  • Established BCG's GCC offices in 20062
  • Held various roles in Hamburg, Los Angeles, Frankfurt, and Dubai/Abu Dhabi between 1996 and 20081

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Vathje's key areas of focus include:

• Healthcare
• Asset management
• Insurance
• Strategy development
• Business model innovation
• Business transformation and implementation2

Education

Dr. Vathje has a strong academic background:

• PhD in Economics from the University of Kiel12
• Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Tennessee (Haslam College of Business), where he was a Fulbright scholar1
• Pre-Diploma in Economics and Regional Studies from the University of Tübingen1

Languages

He is fluent in English and German.2

Throughout his career, Dr. Vathje has worked with clients across various industries in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, bringing a wealth of international experience to his current role as a self-employed founder and executive advisor.2