A.T. Kearney strengthens EMEA management team

In addition, Dan Starta, Managing Partner of A.T. Kearney Middle East, has had his remit expanded to include the firm's Africa business. Dan has over 25 years' international business experience, which has seen him play an important role in supporting initiatives critical to the GCC's economic development and the success of major regional corporations.

A.T. Kearney re-emphasizes its commitment to the region with new office openings in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh in 2013, and further strengthens its Middle East Energy and Process Industries team with the arrival of Bernhard Hartmann and Laurent Viviez.

Hartmann, previously the managing partner of the company's China operations and leader of the firm's Asian Energy team, brings with him more than 16 years of consulting and industry experience in the Utilities, Chemical, Engineering, and Oil and Gas industries. Laurent Viviez also joins the Middle East team as Partner.

Previously located in London, Viviez brings with him 16 years international experience in Telecoms, Media and High Tech with specific expertise in the areas of corporate strategy, M&A, marketing/sales and large scale organizational transformation.

Commenting on the new appointments, A.T. Kearney's Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board Elect Johan Aurik, said, "A.T. Kearney has been in the Middle East for more than 35 years and these changes to our management structure are further evidence to our absolute commitment to this region and our clients. Dan's expanded role is testament to the great results that he has been delivering for A.T Kearney's clients across the Middle East and we are delighted to further strengthen the team with Bernhard and Laurent."

Commenting on his new appointment, Dan Starta said, "It has been, and continues to be, a privilege to serve our increasing client base across the Middle East and Africa. The strong growth prospect of the combined region provides immense opportunities for businesses to develop. Tapping into growth and managing the complexities of this hyper-speed evolution will be essential for our clients to deliver immediate results and establish long-lasting competitive advantage."