Dr. Mohammed Nayal

Deputy Managing Director

Education

Dr. Mohammed Nayal is partner and deputy managing director of Meirc Training & Consulting. 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 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.

Experience

Dr. Nayal began his career in the USA where he designed 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. Prior to joining Meirc, Dr. Nayal held several advisory positions within the governments of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. At the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dr. Nayal was involved in the launch of 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

Dr. Nayal designs and delivers training courses in the areas of 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.