Firas Barazi

firas barazi

CEO at Spinnaker Services FZ-LLC

Netherlands

Bio Summary

Experienced strategy & management consultant with over 29 years of experience spanning: • Strategy, planning and policy formulation and performance management – Private and public sectors, including corporate and state-level strategy and policy formulation

• Project and program management – Large and multi stakeholder projects in various disciplines in government and private sectors

• Technology transfer and innovation commercialization

• Leadership coaching and development

• Budget and P&L management

• Relationship management

• Business development, business strategy, and M&A due diligence

• International work exposure including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

• Working fluency of the English and Arabic languages, with 13+ years working experience in the GCC.

Employment History

Spinnaker Services FZ-LLC

CEO

Spinnaker Services FZ-LLC

January 2024 - present

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Independent management consulting
Barazi & Co.

Managing Partner

Barazi & Co.

November 2020 - December 2023

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Independent business and strategy consultant/Advisor
Ministry Of Energy, Industry, And Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia

Senior Advisor - Policy And Strategic Planning

Ministry Of Energy, Industry, And Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia

October 2019 - November 2020

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Strategy & policy advisor, reporting to the Deputy Minister of Policy & Strategic Planning, and responsible for leading/managing: • The development of the National Energy Strategy for KSA (working closely with Saudi Aramco ...see more
KAPSARC

Interim Director - Advisory Services

KAPSARC

August 2017 - October 2019

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Development of an advisory practice to leverage the subject matter expertise, models, methods and tools developed at KAPSARC to address client specific issues via consulting engagements with key stakeholders. • Set up of ad ...see more
IPA Advisory Ltd

Managing Principal Energy AND Infrastructure

IPA Advisory Ltd

February 2015 - November 2015

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

London-UK based advisory firm specializing in energy economics with a branch in Dubai • Led the new Energy & Infrastructure practice, and business development in the MENAT region. ◦ M&A DD, Transaction advisory, project e ...see more
Technology Development Committee - Abu Dhabi Executive Council

Associate Director

Technology Development Committee - Abu Dhabi Executive Council

December 2009 - January 2015

Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

A startup/spin-out from a semi-government investment fund with the mandate to enable science technology and innovation to benefit economic development, society and government. • Assessment of technology intensive industry i ...see more
Government Of Dubai - Executive Council

Advisor Energy AND Infrastructure Strategy AND Planning

Government Of Dubai - Executive Council

October 2007 - December 2009

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

In charge of managing Dubai's infrastructure and energy sector strategy and advising leadership on issues related to strategic planning, and policymaking in areas such energy supply and demand, renewable energy technologies, ...see more
Deloitte

Manager Energy AND Resources Market Intelligence

Deloitte

June 2007 - September 2007

Houston, TX, USA

Work focused on both business development and client case-work in the energy sector practice through subject-mater expertise. Work as an industry advisor with senior partners on client strategy and operations cases, as well ...see more
Boston Consulting Group - BCG

Energy Specialist

Boston Consulting Group - BCG

October 2005 - June 2007

Houston, TX, USA

Work mostly on energy industry client cases as an industry expert/consultant. The majority of casework expertise dealt with strategy cases in the oil and gas upstream midstream and downstream sectors, including LNG, as well ...see more
Brookhaven National Laboratory

Energy Economist/Associate Scientist

Brookhaven National Laboratory

January 2004 - September 2005

Washington, DC, USA

• Led the marketing of innovative creations from the lab and into the market • Provided strategic planning support to clients by utilizing analytical and forecasting tools and reports. Analytical work involves integrated ...see more
SAIC

Energy Analyst/project Manager

SAIC

October 2002 - January 2004

Washington, DC, USA

Advisory and technical support services for the office of oil & gas in the U.S. Department of Energy
ICF

Energy Analyst

ICF

April 1999 - October 2002

Arlington, VA, USA

Client projects for the planning and expansions of North American natural gas and electric supply.
Natural Gas Intelligence

Associate Editor/Market Analyst

Natural Gas Intelligence

March 1997 - April 1999

Washington, DC, USA

Analysis and reporting on the physical and financial markets of energy commodities, wholesale energy price-gathering and indexing, as well as reporting on the North American natural gas industry. Additional responsibilities i ...see more
Energy Intelligence Group

Associate Editor/Market Analyst

Energy Intelligence Group

May 1993 - March 1997

Washington, DC, USA

Market reporting and price analysis for the North American and international oil and gas markets.

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
New startup for the production of carbon nanotubes and a range of intermediates. - Develop the business plan - Identify funding sources - Present the project and manage negotiations - Coach the management team

Industry: Material

Topic(s): Strategy & Planning, Digital, Digital

Project Description:
State-level Science, Technology & Innovation strategy

Industry: Economic Development

Topic(s): Innovation Strategy

Project Description:
National Integrated Energy Strategy

Industry: Oil & Gas

Topic(s): Energy Supply, Infrastructure Optimization, International Trade, Renewable Energy

Project Description:
Setup and operation of an advisory group at an international energy research center

Industry: Oil & Gas

Topic(s): Business Strategy

Certificates

Hogan Certified Leadership assessor

Education

Master's in Business Administration/Management

The George Washington University

2005

Bachelor's in Organizational Behavior Studies

Doane University

1993

Language Skills

Country Experience

Netherlands Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United States Belgium

Skills

Business

Innovation Strategy,

Project Management,

Regulatory Strategy,

Benchmarking & Best Practice,

Business Case,

Business Planning,

Corporate Strategy,

Operation Management,

Dashboard Development,

KPIs,

Monitoring & Evaluation,

Organizational Excellence,

Performance Management System,

Strategy Execution

Environment

Carbon & Energy Economics

Human Resources

Leadership Development,

Capability Development

Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

Impact Assessment,

Policy Development

Law, Regulation, and Compliance

Corporate Governance

Industry Experience