Arthur D. Little (ADL) has elevated three senior leaders—Maurice Salem, Prithweesh Ghosh, and Yiğit Saf—to Partner across its Middle East and India operations. The move signals the firm’s continued investment in internal talent and its long-standing commitment to the region, where it has operated since the 1950s.
- Strategic Promotions Reinforce Regional Growth Agenda
- Maurice Salem to Drive Public Sector and Real Estate Transformation
- Yiğit Saf Strengthens Socio-Economic Advisory Capabilities
- Prithweesh Ghosh Enhances Private Equity and Infrastructure Expertise
- Leadership Commentary Highlights Talent-First Approach
- About Arthur D. Little
Strategic Promotions Reinforce Regional Growth Agenda
The newly appointed partners are based in Dubai, a key hub for ADL’s regional operations. Collectively, they bring deep sector expertise, strong execution capabilities, and long-standing client relationships. As a result, the firm aims to accelerate transformation programs across public and private sectors in the Middle East.
Moreover, these promotions align with ADL’s strategy of building leadership from within. The firm continues to focus on nurturing high-performing professionals who can deliver long-term value to clients navigating complex economic shifts.
Maurice Salem to Drive Public Sector and Real Estate Transformation
Maurice Salem joins the Growth and Public Sector practice, where he has already played a pivotal role in expanding ADL’s real estate platform in the region. Over the years, he has advised sovereign development entities and government authorities on large-scale urban development and infrastructure programs.
In addition, Salem has helped create new revenue streams in real estate planning, investment, and development. He has also built and led high-performing teams, ensuring consistent delivery across complex transformation projects.
Yiğit Saf Strengthens Socio-Economic Advisory Capabilities
Similarly, Yiğit Saf joins the same practice with a strong track record in public sector consulting. He has supported multiple government entities in achieving ambitious socio-economic goals, with a focus on investment strategy, human capital development, and productivity enhancement.
Furthermore, Saf’s experience spans policymaking, impact assessments, and national transformation programs. His work continues to shape strategic decision-making across sectors in the Middle East.
Prithweesh Ghosh Enhances Private Equity and Infrastructure Expertise
Meanwhile, Prithweesh Ghosh joins the Growth and Private Equity & Principal Investors (PEPI) practice. As co-lead for PEPI in the region, he has led several high-value deal advisory engagements.
He also brings deep expertise in infrastructure, transport, hospitality, and investment strategy. Notably, Ghosh has contributed to ADL’s intellectual capital through industry publications and thought leadership forums.
Leadership Commentary Highlights Talent-First Approach
Commenting on the appointments, Thomas Kuruvilla, Managing Partner for the Middle East & India, said the promotions reflect the firm’s sustained focus on developing exceptional talent.
He added that each of the three leaders brings unique expertise and strong client impact. Together, they will play a crucial role in advancing ADL’s public sector and PEPI practices, while supporting clients’ transformation agendas across the region.
About Arthur D. Little
Founded in 1886, Arthur D. Little is a global consulting firm known for linking strategy, innovation, and transformation. It serves leading corporations and public sector organizations worldwide, including many Fortune 1000 companies.
