Rami Rafih leads Boston Consulting Group’s economic advantage of nations work globally, and leads the Global Advantage practice in the Middle East. He is a core member of BCG’s Public Sector and Principal Investors & Private Equity (PIPE) practices. Rami has worked with sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), and government ministries and authorities in Europe, GCC countries, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, covering several economic sectors as well as topics such as foreign direct investment attraction, innovation hubs and clusters, special economic zones (SEZs), export promotion, and talent attraction.

Rami's present focus is mainly government support of the private sector (including national champions and SMEs), trade and investment, and globalization. While at BCG, Rami has advised a large number of government entities and funds, working with these clients on developing strategic roadmaps; segmenting customers; building product and services portfolios; and developing governance, operating, and financial models, as well as organizational structures.

He is a board member of several associations and NGOs in Lebanon.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Economic development
  • Globalization
  • FDI attraction
  • Public-policy making
  • Citizen service in public sector
  • Innovation hubs and clusters
  • Strategic planning
  • Large-scale transformation
  • Social impact

EDUCATION

  • MSC, Diplôme Grande École, Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC Paris)
  • BEng, computer and communication engineering, American University of Beirut (AUB)

Publications and Videos

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Are Consumers in the Gulf States Ready to Go Green?

Translating growing consumer awareness of the threats posed by global warming into sustainable behavior and practices requires action by the public and private sectors alike.
When Supporting Companies, Governments Should Think Like Investors

When Backing Companies, Governments Should Think Like Investors

Nations that decide to help local businesses need a well-executed plan that is part of a broader economic development approach.
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Seven Lessons from the Corporate Frontlines

Some companies have emerged from economic lockdown prepared for the tough road ahead. What did it take—and how are they mobilizing for the new reality? Here is a sampling of the world’s success stories.
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Generating the Right Returns from Stimulus Packages

Government leaders need to reengineer their approaches to stimulus funding in four ways if they expect to fix what is broken and build robust and enduring economies.
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Optimism in the Gulf States Points to the Region’s Potential

Confidence in their financial security is prompting GCC consumers to spend more, a survey shows. This could speed the development of the region’s e-commerce sector.
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