Joerg Michaelis

joerg michaelis

United Arab Emirates

Bio Summary

Former BCG management consultant and start-up founder with 5+ years of experience in strategy development, target operating model design, feasibility studies and due diligence reviews across a wide range of sectors including Tourism & Hospitality, Sports and Financial Institutions

Founder of Tourism & Hospitality and Real Estate start-ups in the GCC, driving long-term strategy and key partnerships

Employment History

Boston Consulting Group - BCG

Project Leader

Boston Consulting Group - BCG

November 2017 - April 2022

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Former BCG management consultant with 5+ years of experience in strategy development, target operating model design, feasibility studies and due diligence reviews across a wide range of sectors including Tourism & Hospitality ...see more
ADCURAM Group AG

Private Equity Analyst

ADCURAM Group AG

January 2015 - December 2015

Munich, Germany

M&A and Corporate Development - Performed multiple due diligence reviews (financial, commercial, operational) and analyzed and implemented restructuring measures to drive valuation
Rocket Internet SE

Venture Development Associate

Rocket Internet SE

March 2012 - January 2015

Munich, Germany

Development of Rocket Internet Ventures, e.g., an online payments venture

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
Set up a development company and investment fund for sports and entertainment infrastructure for a government authority in the GCC

Industry: Media, Sports & Entertainment

Topic(s): Business Strategy, Operating Model

Project Description:
Assessed the feasibility of hosting a major international sports event and constructed a bid strategy and strategic roadmap for a sports authority in the GCC

Industry: Sports

Topic(s): Feasibility Studies, Strategic Roadmaps

Project Description:
Defined a strategy and provided change management support for a sports, entertainment and culture government authority in the GCC

Industry: Media, Sports & Entertainment

Topic(s): Growth Strategy, Change Management

Project Description:
Defined and supported the execution of major strategic initiatives for a tourism authority in the GCC

Industry: Travel & Tourism

Topic(s): Business Strategy, Change Management

Project Description:
Developed a growth strategy and provided implementation support for a digital super app/ marketplace owned by a government holding company in the UAE as part of an integrated team

Industry: FinTech

Topic(s): Growth Strategy, Strategic Roadmaps

Project Description:
Defined a 10-year strategy and supported the implementation for a major Islamic bank in the GCC

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Growth Strategy, Operating Model

Project Description:
Conducted a redesign of the operating model, including mandate, governance, organization and processes, for an entertainment vision realization program in the GCC

Industry: Public Sector

Topic(s): Operating Model, Corporate Governance

Project Description:
Supported a large sovereign wealth fund in the GCC in the investment decision process

Industry: Principal Investors

Topic(s): Investment Analysis, Due Diligence

Education

MSc in International Management

Bocconi University

2017

BSc in Management & Technology

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

2014

Language Skills

Country Experience

Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates

Skills

Administration

Microsoft PowerPoint,

Microsoft Excel

Industry Experience