We are cross-boarder management consultants...

One of the reasons we hired you is because you know the market in our target country.
If the work provided has not exceeded your expectations, please let us know. Our fees will then be entirely waived.
-- Extract from the invoice we send to repeat customers

...and we solve your toughest problems

Scientific Method + AI = Results

We solve your problems using the scientific method, analytical tools and artificial intelligence tools - and that is why it works!

Skill Transfer = Lasting Results

We transfer selected skills to your core management team, and make sure they have the chance to apply while we are still there.

Our mission is to resolve our clients’ most painful management problems. In order to do be able to do this, our goal is to develop the leadership skills and deep thinking skills of our staff and our clients' staff.

Founder's profile

Michel Nehme

Mr. Nehme specializes in strategy and management consulting, with particular emphasis on cross-boarder activities such as FDI (Foreign Direct Investments) and international expansion. He holds an Engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris, a Master of Science in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He speaks English, French, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Spanish.

Some Examples of Projects Executed

  • Advised a banking group on whether to expand into Africa, by purchasing an African bank
  • Directed and implemented the expansion of a MENA services company into China
  • Assisted an international financial group in considering whether and how to expand into China
  • See more in Case Studies

Before joining:

  • Raised $5 million for Cedrus Ventures
  • Provided strategy and implementation support for 6 Special Economic Zones
  • Supported the creation of a major Middle-Eastern teleco’s sales department
  • Supported the drafting of the reform plan of a national parliament

 

Case Study: $2 billion project*

  • Client: Middle-Eastern government seeking to attract foreign investments and develop the economy
  • Project: Develop a blueprint for a world-class SEZ/ industrial zone
  • Budget of the SEZ: $2 billion
  • Outcome: Project construction currently underway by Bechtel Corporation. Project is expected to increase GDP by 15%

* This project was executed as lead consultant at BAH prior to joining Cedrus. For projects executed within Cedrus, see Case Studies.