Vatche Kourkejian

Vatche Kourkejian is a Senior Partner and Middle East Managing Director at Roland Berger, with extensive experience advising national oil companies (NOCs) and governmental bodies in the GCC region on energy, chemicals, metals, and operational improvements. Kourkejian has played a pivotal role in various strategic initiatives including the setup of a Center of Excellence for a Ministry of Water, acquisition and due diligence processes for fuel retail operations, and redefinition of investment processes for oil and gas authorities. Previous positions include Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Consultant, focusing on market due diligence, strategic alignment, and business development across the energy and construction sectors. Kourkejian's career began as a Business Analyst at Alfardan Group, where responsibilities included investment assessments and developing business opportunities in Qatar. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications from the American University of Beirut.