Senior from start to finish
The person who frames the problem works it through. No leverage pyramid between client and advisor.
Senior strategy & commercial advisory
Independent strategic and commercial advisory for growth, market expansion, performance and transformation — combining Strategy& consulting discipline with hands-on senior commercial P&L leadership at Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
01 / The Philosophy
Almost any number can be moved by quarter-end. Discount harder, load the channel, defer the investment — the report reads the same. The cost simply arrives later.
So every recommendation has to answer two questions, not one: what it does to this year, and what it leaves you holding next year. Pricing that survives the promotion. A partner who can still serve the market when it doubles. Commercial capability that stays after key personnel leave.
02 / The Foundation
Built through strategy consulting, hands-on commercial leadership at top-tier MNCs and full P&L responsibility — across different markets and industries.
Strategy & commercial leadership
Europe · Middle East · Africa · India
Growth · sales · profitability
Applying deep strategy & commercial expertise
Strategy& Mercedes-Benz Porsche
03 / Why TAIB
No empty promises you have to take on faith. Clear commitments that hold on every engagement — and that you can hold me to.
The person who frames the problem works it through. No leverage pyramid between client and advisor.
Separate facts, assumptions and judgment. The answer should survive challenge.
The goal is not to improve today’s number at the expense of tomorrow’s economics, customer position or organizational capacity.
04 / Founder’s note
“True success is rarely about simply doing more. It’s about knowing what matters, staying focused on that, and having the discipline to make the right decisions even when the easier ones are more tempting.”
Tarek Ibrahim · Founder, TAIB Advisory
05 / The founder
Tarek Ibrahim is a Dubai-based strategy and commercial leader with 10+ years across Strategy&, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. He has led growth strategy, pricing, go-to-market, partnerships and full P&L responsibilities across the GCC, India, Africa and Europe.
Strategy consulting multi-market commercial leadership P&L ownership
Next step
A short, direct conversation to understand the situation, the decision and whether TAIB can add value.
Thirty minutes. No pitch deck. No obligation.