Meet the minds driving Elevare360° Advisory

Seasoned strategists, communicators, and innovators united by a passion for growth, transformation, and impact. From in-depth Saudi market expertise to global best-practice know-how, our team is here to guide your journey to success

Wael Mahdi

Co-Founder/CEO

Seasoned media and communications strategist with 20+ years in journalism, CSR, and financial communications. He held senior roles at Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) and Gen Plus Group, where he served as Chief Growth Officer. At NEOM, he spent three years leading transformative communications and CSR initiatives, establishing the media relations function. As Head of Newsroom for Asharq Bloomberg, he built a multi-platform media presence in Saudi Arabia. An expert on Saudi energy and OPEC, he spent a decade at Bloomberg. He has completed executive programs at Wharton, Columbia, Yale, MIT, Cambridge, and LSE. Holds a BA in Political Economy from AUC.

Wael Mahdi

Media Powerhouse

Dr. Mishal Al-Harbi

Co-Founder/COO

Strategic leader with 35+ years of experience in oil and gas, corporate strategy, technology innovation, and ecosystem development. He has shaped Saudi Arabia’s energy and deep-tech landscape. He managed multi-million-dollar R&D strategies, global partnerships, and Saudi Aramco’s production planning, reserves assessment, and participated in its strategic transformation and IPO readiness. As CEO of RPDC, he drove deep-tech commercialization, and at KAPSARC, he led strategy development for Saudi Arabia’s first energy think tank. A thought leader in public and private sector transformational strategy, national ecosystems, AI and 4IR, he contributes to national innovation policies and strategic thinking. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M, a Master’s from Stanford, and a BSc from KFUPM.

Dr. Mishal Al-Harbi

Innovation Trailblazer

Rasha El Hassan

Head of Investor Relations, Governance, and ESG

With 18+ years in capital markets and investor relations, Rasha has led key transformations in the UAE. She built and managed IR functions for Dubai Financial Market and Dubai’s Debt Management Office, setting industry benchmarks. At Unifonic Inc., she managed investor relations with SoftBank and PIF, steering its IPO roadmap. She directed the Corporate Governance Initiative at the American University of Beirut and collaborated with global organizations like the IFC and OECD to elevate best practices in the region.. She holds a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from AUB.

Rasha El Hassan

Capital Markets Maven

Dr. Ahmed El Ghamrawy

Head of Content

Ahmed brings a diverse background spanning both medicine and journalism. With nearly 20 years of experience in journalism, he has served primarily as a senior political editor before becoming the head of the economics section at “Asharq Al-Awsat”. He also played a key role in founding and managing specialized media platforms, including “Attaqa.net”, where he was the editor-in-chief during its launch. Beyond journalism, Ahmed has worked as an international economic analyst, media consultant, and trainer for global companies. He studied medicine at Cairo University and pursued further education at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London, as well as journalism and new media studies at City, University of London.

Dr. Ahmed El Ghamrawy

Content Polymath

Dr. Rania Al Qarawi

Senior Consultant

Rania has over ten years of experience in strategic communication, public relations, content creation, and project management. She has previously worked at Aleqtisadiahnewspaper, the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, and the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC).She has a strong record of success in creating content, planning strategies, and managing media campaigns. Rania has contributed to developing impactful content and strategic plans for various government entities and ministries in Saudi Arabia.She holds a PhD in Crisis Communication and a Master’s degree in Energy Communication, along with professional certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Digital Marketing (CDMP).

Dr. Rania Al Qarawi

Communication Guru

Balquees Basalom

Lead Content Developer

Balqueesis a content strategist with experience in digital media, storytelling, and international reporting. She has covered social, economic, and cultural issues for Asharq News and The National and has led training programs for over 250 participants. She holds a Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BA in Mass Communication from the American University of Sharjah.