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Marie El Hoyek

PartnerRiyadh

Expert in industrial operations, leading digital operations efforts in advanced industries, including generative AI in Europe and EEMA while also serving clients in product development and procurement

Marie is a partner currently based in Riyahd after spending a decade at McKinsey’s London office, serving industrial, infrastructure and mining companies on topics ranging from strategy to operational transformations. She has deep expertise in operational value creation, with a focus on procurement, supply chain, and product development. Marie also drives digital operations efforts in EEMA in advanced industries, including generative AI applications. She is passionate about people development and inclusion and leads on many women in operations and people efforts.

Examples of Marie’s recent work include:

  • setting up and implementing digital transformations that concentrate on achieving business objectives within operational functions, change management, upskilling, and technology enablement (including cloud and generative AI enablement)
  • leading several cross-functional transformations for major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Europe, spanning industrial sectors and focusing on margin enhancement and operational excellence
  • supporting multiple merger efforts in the industrial sector, with a focus on vertically integrating digital capabilities; this work involves defining strategic targets and plans for operationalizing them across all relevant functions
  • setting best-in-class operating models and organisational designs that align with overall company strategies and enable leveraging the best talent in the most effective way for key operational functions, including procurement, engineering, and supply chain
  • assisting advanced industry players in establishing supply and product strategies that embed resilience and flexibility to respond to global supply chain challenges, while remaining aligned with customer value

PAST EXPERIENCE

Sunaero
R&D and innovative programs manager in aerospace maintenance systems
Innovation and technological intelligence manager

Education

INSEAD
MBA, business administration

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
MS, mechanical engineering

Languages
English (fluent), Arabic (native), French (native)