
Oliver Elirani
Oliver Elirani
Managing Partner
He leads Ollen Group vision into realization with more than a decade of cross-industry experience. He was named one of the top 50 government consultants globally in 2021 and 2022, and previously managed various practices at PwC Middle East, including work
About Oliver Elirani
Oliver has more than 13 years of institutional and entrepreneurial experiences in different industries and practices, working for and with leading consulting firms, corporations, startups, investors and governmental entities across the Middle East and Africa region. In 2021 and 2022, Oliver was recognized as one of top 50 government consultants in the world by The Consulting Report.
Prior to Ollen Group, Oliver worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Middle East where he served in Beirut, Riyadh, and Dubai offices across different practices, from managing the Agribusiness practice to Consumer Industrial Products & Services (CIPS), Government consulting and Deals Transaction services. He led and delivered some of the highest impact engagements across the region and worked extensively on Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 closely with leading ministries, authorities and government-backed funds. He also served as the deputy CEO for Badia farms UAE, the first high tech vertical farm in the Middle east. Prior to PwC, Oliver managed credit portfolios of $1 Bln for two leading banks, analyzing, monitoring and making recommendations for commercial opportunities across major industries in line with the banks investment strategy.
Qualifications
• CFA Charterholder - CFA Institute
• Certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) - Global Association for Risk Professionals (GARP)
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt - Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
• Certified Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
• Certified Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA) - Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
• Strategy & Innovation Specialization - Fuqua Duke University
• Entrepreneurship Specialization - The Wharton School
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Professional Certificates - IBM
• Bachelor degree in Business & Finance - Lebanese University
Published Insights
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“Agribusiness Innovation Strategy in the GCC: Tech, Trends & Regional Relevance” Ollen Group, Jul 29 2025
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“Sustainable Retail Store Design for Apparel Brands: Capturing the Eco Conscious Consumer in the Middle East” Ollen Group, Jul 21 2025
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“Agria Potato Shortage: Why the Best Frying Potato Is Becoming Harder to Find” Ollen Group, Jul 17 2025
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“The New Recipe for Experience: How Food & Beverage is Reshaping Hospitality in the UAE” Ollen Group, Jul 11 2025
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“The Ripple Effects of the U.S. Fiscal Expansion Act: Strategic Implications for Middle Eastern Industries” Ollen Group, Jul 07 2025
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“Top AI Trends Reshaping the GCC in 2025” Ollen Group, Jun 26 2025
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“The Strategic Implications of Potential Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East” Ollen Group, Jun 25 2025
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“Private Labels on the Rise: Winning Strategies for Emerging FMCG Brands” Ollen Group, Jun 11 2025
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“Unlocking Value in Middle East Aquaculture: Growth, Innovation & Supply Chain Strategy” Ollen Group, Jun 03 2025
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“How the Hospitality Industry Is Embracing Sustainable Food Practices” Ollen Group, Apr 30 2025