Youssef Mekouar

Experience

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  Groupe Casino

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  IT Project Manager

  Leading and delivering IT transformation projects

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  PwC Advisory

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Senior consultant - PwC France

  Leading and delivering Management consulting projects

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  PwC

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2017

  Director - PwC Advisory

  Leading an advisory business unit through the following duties:- Definition of the BU strategy in line with the firm strategy- Budgeting and financial performance monitoring- Design and implementation of advisory services- Business development and promoting the firm advisory offer through thematic events- Building and managing long-term relationships with key strategic clients - Identifying and managing business partners- Managing and empowering teams- Supporting clients in specific areas by providing technical expertise (Transformation, Risk Management, Governance) Show less

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  IFC - International Finance Corporation

  Jul 2017 - now

  Financial advisory services - Financial inclusion specialist

  Leading financial advisory operations for the Middle East & Africa region, focusing on Financial Inclusion, through the followings:- Business Development and generating of new business opportunities- Managing the client relationships to understand and respond to their needs, and offer comprehensive solutions that achieve impact- Leading the design and the implementation of advisory propositions- Collaborating with IFC investment unit on identifying potential opportunities and supporting potential and existing investees- Support IBRD colleagues by providing recommendations on policy reforms- Overseeing the portfolio performance and the projects' deliveries- Monitoring the progress, managing risks and ensuring proper change management for all stakeholders- Design and implement scalable solutions and platforms that can be replicated across markets- Leading and motivating teams with a diverse set of skills and multi-cultural backgrounds- Developing and maintaining long term client relationships and networks with financial institutions at the highest senior and executive management level- Supporting clients by providing technical expertise in specific areas: Digital Strategy, Risk Management, Product development Show less