High-Level Engagement

Elevating Leadership Vision

EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels – the Board, the CEO, and the minister. Positioned upstream from the standard Request for Proposal (RFP) process, EMIR offers invaluable guidance to leaders grappling with complex transformations, providing clarity, future strategic foresight, and access to a network of powerhouse leaders who can solve any problem.

Our elite cadre of experts comprises former government officials, esteemed CEOs, globally renowned futurists, visionary economists, tech thought leaders, legal titans, security analysts and a former MI6 agent. Our rarified expertise is sought out before the cookie-cutter consultants arrive, poised to orchestrate future shaping transformations.

Trevor McFarlane, CEO

Trevor McFarlane

CEO EMIR
An expert on geopolitics, macro-economy and government policy. Advises visiting global CEOs and politicians on how to succeed in the Middle East.

Dr. Noah Raford

Dr. Noah Raford

Managing Partner - Advisory & Special Projects
Provides advisory services on emerging technologies, digital transformation, urban planning, sustainability, and geopolitics.

Sara Mohammadi

Partner
Provides advisory services on strategic insights, transformational leadership, public policy, and family business governance.

Aimen Dean

Managing Director & Partner
Provides advisory services on Middle East geopolitical and security dynamics, anti-counterfeit and anti-illicit trade efforts, regulatory environments, counterterrorism, and Counter Terrorist Financing (CFT).

Hanan Bakr

Managing Director & Partner
Provides advisory services on Climate Policies, Finance & ESG.

Paul Cruickshank

Paul Cruickshank

Managing Director & Partner
Provides advisory services on navigating geopolitical risks, security challenges, counterterrorism efforts, and anti-counterfeit concerns across the Middle East region and beyond.

Menassie Taddese Partner EMIR

Menassie Taddese

Partner
Provides advisory services on general management, commercial operations, finance, and treasury.

Norm Gilsdorf

Partner
Provides advisory services on sustainability, digital transformation, operational efficiency, and productivity.

Ray Everett

Partner
Provides advisory services on executive compensation, financial services, and emerging markets.

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