Tom De Waele partner at Bain & Company in Dubai
Bain & Company has recently appointed Tom De Waele as a partner in the firm’s Dubai office. De Waele has been at Bain & Company for more than a decade and specializes in the financial services sector.
Tom De Waele has worked his entire career for the global strategy consulting firm. Starting as an intern in the summer of 2002, he quickly grew up the ranks to Consultant, Case Team Leader, Manager, Principal and since recently Partner. He has experience with advising clients across all segments of the banking industry, including retail, corporate banking, asset management and capital markets. De Waele gained his Master in engineering from the University of Antwerp and an MBA at business school INSEAD.
Internally, De Waele oversees Bain’s Customer Strategy and Marketing Practice for the Middle East region with an emphasis on enhancing channel and customer experiences.
''The Middle East represents a pivotal market for Bain, and having the right talent is essential. Tom, with a wealth of experience across the financial services sector, has made many valuable contributions to the firm and to businesses across the region,'' said Luyten Luc, Bain’s Managing Director for the Middle East region. ''We are confident his expertise will continue to be a key accelerant in our clients’ successes.''
''The business landscape in the Middle East is swirling with activity, which can be both exciting and challenging for our national and multi-national clients,'' said De Waele. ''I look forward to working with the entire partner team to help these organizations maximize opportunities and achieve sustainable, lasting results.''