Afif Fattouh - Managing Director – Technology Advisory

Q: Where is Afif based?

Afif is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Afif speak?

Afif speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Afif have?

Afif has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Afif has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Afif may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Afif's latest experience?

Afif's most recent position is Managing Director – Technology Advisory at Hildens Consulting .

Q: What companies has Afif worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Afif has worked for Hildens Consulting and PwC .

Q: Which industries is Afif most experienced in?

Afif is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication . Afif also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Government and Public Administration , and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Afif most experienced in?

Afif is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Audit , and Project Management . Afif also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Afif worked in recently?

Afif has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Afif worked in recently?

Afif has recently worked in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Managing Director – Technology Advisory

Hildens Consulting

Founder of a consulting practice focused on digital transformation and emerging tech
Built a proprietary framework for evaluating technology startups based on multi-dimensional criteria
Provide services to clients on matters related to integrating emerging technologies into their business
Articulate digital transformation strategies and support in the execution activities
Advise clients on investment opportunities in technology startups using a proprietary startup evaluation framework
Advise various funds on investment opportunities in the Blockchain and Crypto space
Speaker on topics related to blockchain, crypto, and digital transformation

Oct 2019 - Jan 2023

3 years 4 months

Director – Digital Trust

PwC

Manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a team environment
Manage financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking budget, and communicating progress/issues to project stakeholders
Lead pursuits by taking part in client interactions, identifying solutions, and developing proposals and presentations
Contributed to the development of Digital Transformation Governance Framework
Contributed to the development of a COVID-19 crisis management capabilities self-assessment test
Provide coaching to senior consultants
Managed the delivery of automating the internal audit process for a large Telecom operator in Saudi Arabia
Managed COVID-19 crisis management team for a large bank in Saudi Arabia
Managed the delivery of business continuity management project for a large bank in Saudi Arabia
Managed the delivery of a National Audit Framework development & implementation for the Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia

Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 8 months

Senior Manager – System Solutions

Bupa Arabia

Led Finance-IT alignment to execute Finance systems agenda
Led and coordinated the development, enhancement, automation, and optimization of Finance Business Processes/Systems initiative from solution evaluation to selection
Led the Finance Transformation to automate processes, streamline data & reporting
Participated as a key stakeholder in the Digital Transformation initiative, including Robotics Process Automation (RPA)
Led the Oracle ERP implementation
Led the implementation of Advent (portfolio management system)
Led the implementation of the Collection system
Led the development of IT Capex & Opex framework, including benchmarking IT budgets
Provided guidance on the development and implementation of IT governance practices using CobiT 5 framework
Led the automation of various Finance processes through RPA and custom development

Oct 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 4 months

Senior Manager – Advisory

EY

Managed multiple engagements and competing priorities in a team environment
Managed financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking budget, and communicating progress/issues to project stakeholders
Led pursuits by taking part in client interactions, identifying solutions and developing proposals and presentations
Selected as an IT Audit reviewer to assess EY regional (EMEIA) IT Audit practices in compliance with EY global methodologies
Provided counseling to senior consultants in Telecom, Financial Services, and other sectors
Managed the delivery of Digital Transformation Roadmap development for a ministry in Saudi Arabia
Managed the process automation solution design to implement anti-corruption controls for a ministry in Saudi Arabia
Managed a portfolio of 30+ IT Audits

Sep 2014 - Sep 2015

1 year 1 month

Associate Manager – Strategic Planning

BHC

Established the Knowledge Management repository structure including SBG entity database, financial database, and SBG business sectors knowledge database
Actively participated in strategic development solution implementations (e.g. SharePoint, Strategic Planning web application)
Defined governance procedures of knowledge tools including SharePoint, and conducted periodic compliance checks
Participated as a facilitator in strategy workshops to train SBG entities to develop strategic plans

Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

3 years 9 months

Assistant Manager – Advisory

EY

Worked in Advisory Services focused on IT Risk Management, IT Transformation, and Information Systems Audit
Appointed Application Risk & Controls service offering Champion in MENA based on EY Security Program Management (ISO 27001 & COBIT)
Actively participated in project pursuits by taking part in clients’ interaction, identifying solutions and developing proposals and presentations
Developed experience in business continuity management, IT audits, ERP technical knowledge, infrastructure technical knowledge, IT operations, COBIT / ITIL / ISO27001 / ISO22301
Conducted information security assessments, information system gap analysis, diagnostic review of IT department and project management function
Automated internal memorandums and fixed assets lifecycle

Sep 2006 - Jan 2011

4 years 5 months

Lebanon

Web Consultant

Freelance

Developed social media strategies for NGOs and local businesses in Lebanon, including current state assessment, policy and procedure preparation, and social media awareness and training
Actively involved as speaker on topics related to Web 2.0 and social media for various NGOs (e.g. UNIDO, Rotary, INJAZ)
Designed and developed W3C-compliant websites, web applications, and e-Services using PHP, MySQL, jQuery, CSS, and open source frameworks
Developed and customized content management systems, CRMs, incident management systems, and other web applications

Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

1 year

United Kingdom

Intern

IBM Hursley Laboratories

Work experience in the Storage Architecture Department

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (13.5 years), Banking and Finance (5.5 years), Telecommunication (5.5 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Government and Administration (2.5 years), and Insurance (1.5 years).

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Insurance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (18 years), Audit (9 years), Project Management (7.5 years), Strategy (7 years), Investments and M&A (6 years), and Finance (5 years).

Information Technology

Audit

Project Management

Strategy

Investments and M&A

Finance

Summary

I am an experienced technology strategist with 15 years of combined experience in Technology Advisory, Digital Transformation, and Management Consulting.

I provide businesses with strategic guidance on technology and digital innovation focusing mainly on Government & Public Services and Financial Services sectors.

I am a co-founder of multiple start-ups in the Gulf region and am an advisor to various investment funds on opportunities in the Tech, Blockchain, and Crypto space.

I have led successful projects in digital transformation, with initiatives ranging from strategy articulation, process automation, complex systems implementation and customization, ERP BRD development and implementation, complex reporting and analytics, systems integration, and Robotics Process Automation (RPA).

Skills

Project Management
Digital Transformation
Business Continuity & Crisis
Business Development
Application Risks & Controls Management
Coaching & Mentoring
It Governance
Data Analysis
Presentation Skills
It Strategy & Roadmap
Data Modelling
Regulatory Compliance
Solution Design
Robotics Process Automation
Advanced User Of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project & Visio
Salesforce
Google Suite
Microsoft Teams

Languages

Arabic

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

German

Elementary

Education

Sep 2021 - Present

IU Internationale Hochschule

MBA, Big Data Management · Big Data Management · Berlin, Germany

Sep 2006 - Aug 2009

American University of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Computer Science · Halat, Lebanon · GPA 3.57/4

Sep 2001 - May 2003

Totton College

GCE A-Level · GCE A-Level · Southampton, United Kingdom

Certifications & licenses

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

ISO 22301 Lead Implementer (BCMS)

CompTIA A+

Certified C/C++ Developer

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Afif based?

Afif is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Afif speak?

Afif speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Afif have?

Afif has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Afif has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Afif may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Afif be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Afif would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director – Technology Advisory, Director – Digital Trust, Senior Manager – System Solutions.

What is Afif's latest experience?

Afif's most recent position is Managing Director – Technology Advisory at Hildens Consulting.

What companies has Afif worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Afif has worked for Hildens Consulting and PwC.

Which industries is Afif most experienced in?

Afif is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication. Afif also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Afif most experienced in?

Afif is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Audit, and Project Management. Afif also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Finance.

Which industries has Afif worked in recently?

Afif has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Afif worked in recently?

Afif has recently worked in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Afif's education?

Afif holds a Master in Big Data Management from IU Internationale Hochschule and a Bachelor in Computer Science from American University of Technology.

Does Afif have any certificates?

Afif has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISO 22301 Lead Implementer (BCMS), and CompTIA A+.

What is the availability of Afif?

Afif is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Afif?

Afif's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.