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Jalil Bensouda

Senior PartnerDubai

Specializing in large-scale transformations of leading organizations, Jalil assists boards and CEOs in defining their growth strategies and establishing foundations for successful implementation and sustainable impact. His expertise includes operational and commercial turnarounds, as well as creating value through tech-enabled transformations across various industries in the MENA region. Recently, he has been focused on driving large AI-enabled transformations.

Jalil was the managing partner of McKinsey’s Cairo office from 2021 to 2025 and previously led the firm’s activities across French-speaking Africa for nearly a decade.

Before joining McKinsey, Jalil spent 12 years in top management positions across the airline, investment banking, and pharmaceutical industries. He is also the founder of a greenfield gypsum business that became a leading player in North Africa.

Education

HEC Lausanne
MS, banking, finance
BS, finance, management