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Omar ElassyOE

Omar Elassy

Strategy and Business Modeling Consultant

€400/day
Amsterdam, NL
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Omar

A founder-turned-strategist with years of experience building and scaling ventures from the ground up and advising Fortune 500 leadership teams on complex strategy execution. Proven ability to transform ambiguous, "ground-zero" opportunities into profitable operations. Combines entrepreneurial grit with a data-driven, analytical approach to drive growth, influence C-suite decisions, and lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in multiple sectors across the MENA region, USA, and Europe.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Arabic

    Native or bilingual

  • Dutch

    Basic

Can work on-site
Amsterdam (up to 50km)

Experience

  • BTS
    Strategy and Business Modeling Consultant
    April 2022 - Today (4 years and 2 months)
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    BTS is a global professional services firm specializing in strategy execution and business transformation. Last year, it reported €250+ million in international revenue and employed 1,100+ professionals across 38 offices worldwide.
    • Guided decision-making at leading banking, FMCG, manufacturing, and O&G services clients by designing, building, and facilitating immersive business simulations and strategy workshops that translated complex corporate strategies and operating models into executable leadership actions.
    • Took ownership of client engagement workstreams, managing deliverables contributing to over €3.9M+ in revenue by leading the full lifecycle from data analysis and executive interviews to solution design and delivery.
    • Analyzed client financial structures, operational processes, and market dynamics to build tailored strategic alignment tools, consistently exceeding client expectations.
    • Designed and facilitated high-impact executive workshops and leadership development and assessment programs for audiences ranging from C-suite leaders to emerging talent.
    Corporate strategy Strategy Execution Stakeholders Management
  • various
    Co-founder and Strategic Advisor
    August 2012 - January 2022 (9 years and 5 months)
    Founded, advised, and operated multiple startups across real estate, food and beverage, and retail, focusing on go-to-market strategy, operational excellence, and financial viability. Led companies and teams in both Egypt and the USA, collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.

    Key Projects:

    • Chicago CloudGate Properties, Chicago, IL, USA | July 2016 – June 2018: Co-founded the property-management franchise in Chicago. Conducted market analysis and developed a comprehensive business plan that enabled successful entry into a very competitive market.
    • ElSokhna F&B, EG | July 2014 – June 2019: Launched the food and beverage trading and café venture in partnership with the country’s largest franchisor. Managed all operations to establish a sustainable and growing business.
    • Maleeka Designs Co., Cairo, EG | August 2012 – September 2014: Co-founded and led the fashion retail startup (one of Egypt’s fastest-growing in the early 2010s). Built a strong online presence and expanded to operate three physical stores within 18 months, achieving significant growth and returns with zero external funding.
  • Alcatel-Lucent,
    Presales Manager
    December 2010 - June 2012 (1 year and 6 months)
    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
    Alcatel-Lucent was a global telecommunications equipment company known for its innovative solutions. In 2012, it reported €14.4 billion in revenue and employed approximately 72,000 people before its acquisition by Nokia.
    • One of three core network presales managers responsible for the tendering activities for the core platforms of telecommunications networks and reporting directly to the Head of Middle East & Africa Pre-Sales.
    • Coordinated cross-functional teams across multiple projects in the region, ensuring seamless project management and clear communications with stakeholders to consistently deliver high-quality proposals.
    • Led the core tendering team to secure a €100 million network modernization project with Telkom South Africa, significantly enhancing connectivity for over 4.4 million users and solidifying Telkom's position as the leading national broadband provider.

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Education

  • MSc
    Utrecht University
    2021
    MSc (Cum Laude) in Business Informatics and Applied Data Science
  • BSc
    Tanta University
    2004
    BSc (Honors) in Engineering, Electronics, and Communications

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