Dr. Mohammed Nayal

Deputy General Manager

Education

Dr. Mohammed Nayal is a partner at Meirc Training & Consulting and Deputy General Manager for the company’s offices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He holds a bachelor of science degree in systems and control engineering from Case Western Reserve University, a master of science in engineering economic systems from Stanford University, a master's in business administration from the University of California at Berkeley, and a doctorate in education from the University of Glasgow. In addition, Dr. Nayal is a certified business data analyst (CBDA) from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and a certified training practitioner (CTP) from the Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL).

Experience

Dr. Nayal began his career in the USA, designing risk management systems for HSBC Bank America before co-founding a software company that developed revenue management solutions for financial institutions. After obtaining his MBA, he joined McKinsey and Company as a consultant, where he worked on designing strategic plans for leading banks and large technology companies. Before joining Meirc, Dr. Nayal held several advisory positions within the Dubai and Abu Dhabi governments. At the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dr. Nayal launched several high-profile initiatives such as “Dubai: The Capital of the Islamic Economy” and the “Arabic Language Charter.” He also worked with the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee and designed the “Takamul” program to encourage innovation in the UAE.

Expertise

In addition to his management responsibilities, Dr. Nayal designs and delivers training courses in business analysis, data analytics, strategic thinking, and organizational transformation. He also provides consulting solutions in different fields, such as strategic planning, organizational development, and creative leadership.