Trevor McFarlane

CEO

Trevor McFarlane is the Founder and CEO of Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research (EMIR), an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm that harnesses the network effect of Boardroom by EMIR.

An expert on geopolitics, macro-economy and government policy, he advises visiting global CEOs and politicians on how to succeed in the Middle East. Over 2,000 regional CEOs and business leaders subscribe to his analysis.
Having built the most influential intelligence network in the Middle East, Boardroom by EMIR, Trevor sits at the centre of a web of globally respected EMIR advisory partners who pull off future-shaping transformational projects for select clients.

Before founding EMIR, McFarlane was at The Economist, where he supported corporate leaders through its advisory arm and, before this, covered the Middle East & Africa at The Economist Intelligence Unit. With almost two decades of experience in the Middle East—living and working in Istanbul, Doha, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai—Trevor and EMIR’s team of advisory experts are trusted advisors to CEOs, Boards and ministers.

He is one of the most sought-after business speakers in the region, and his analysis has been featured by the BBC, CNN, CNBC Arabia, The Economist and the Financial Times. Trevor formerly co-hosted Dubai Eye’s award-winning Business Breakfast Radio Show and has been invited as a guest lecturer for prestigious educational institutions, including the Ivy League Wharton School.