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Hamid Maher joined the Boston Consulting Group in 2010 at the Casablanca office, and played a major role in developing that office. Hamid has worked closely with numerous leading Moroccan and African companies as they define and implement their industrial and commercial strategies. He has also contributed to economic and social reforms in the fields of health care, transportation, energy, agriculture, and new technologies.

Hamid developed the Tech Hub (AI, digital, and innovation) in Casablanca and currently leads the activities of BCG's tech build and design unit, BCG X, in Africa. He is part of the global leadership of BCG's Climate & Sustainability and Social Impact practices, and oversees the analytical platforms developed by BCG on topics related to climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, energy transition, and sustainable economic development.

Hamid recently participated in the creation of the 'AI for the Planet' alliance in partnership with the United Nations to promote the equitable deployment of artificial intelligence technologies, especially in developing countries. He began his career in management consulting in Europe and Japan.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION


  • MBA, INSEAD
  • MSc, Engineering, Supélec

Publications and Videos

The Great Hope for Climate Action

AI is rapidly evolving. Will it provide a much-needed boost to our climate efforts? What does this mean for leaders?

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How AI Can Speed Climate Action

AI has huge potential to mitigate emissions, build resilience, and unlock breakthroughs in climate science. How can leaders maximize its benefits while minimizing its risks?
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What Will AI Do for Sustainability?

AI could be the climate and sustainability game-changer the world so desperately needs.

Unleashing AI’s Potential: How It Can Help Us Adapt to Climate Change

Hamid Maher explains the importance of AI when tackling climate change, helping decision-makers take action by forecasting both immediate and long-term hazards. This content was paid for by Boston Consulting Group and produced in partnership with the Financial Times Commercial department.

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Safeguarding Coastal Cities from Climate Change

Emerging economy areas like Lagos face droughts, flooding, and sea level rise. With robust adaptation and resilience strategies, they can protect themselves and become climate innovation leaders.
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Break Climate-Action Gridlock with AI-Enabled Analytics

Data analysis and modeling can predict climate risks with remarkable accuracy. Leaders should be using these tools to prioritize adaptation projects.
AI Is Essential for Solving the Climate Crisis

AI Is Essential for Solving the Climate Crisis

Advanced analytics and artificial intelligence can be used to help manage challenging issues related to mitigating climate change and improving adaptation and resilience.
The Five Digital Building Blocks of a Corporate Sustainability Agenda

The Five Digital Building Blocks of a Corporate Sustainability Agenda

Achieving ESG goals and building sustainability as a competitive advantage requires integrating technology and data from the beginning.
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Igniting Innovation-Based Growth in Africa

The digital industrial revolution provides a golden opportunity for the continent to realize its immense potential for tech startups. Governments should take three basic steps.
Use AI to Measure Emissions—Exhaustively, Accurately, and Frequently

Use AI to Measure Emissions—Exhaustively, Accurately, and Frequently

Despite good intentions, companies say they are struggling to cut their emissions in line with targets. Their inability to measure appropriately is the leading roadblock.
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How AI Can Help Agribusiness Address Climate Change

Despite the complexity they face, agriculture businesses need to utilize AI to address the issues climate change poses in order to develop an informed perspective on and a degree of confidence about the future.
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Overcoming Africa’s Tech Startup Obstacles

Established enterprises can help Africa’s innovators overcome the region’s structural barriers and scale up.
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