Service Description: Some decisions don't fit neatly into a single scoped project — they need an experienced, independent perspective on an ongoing basis: a major hire, a partnership opportunity, a pricing decision, a board matter. Executive Advisory is an ongoing relationship where I act as a strategic sounding board and advisor to owners, executives, and boards, available as decisions arise rather than only at fixed project milestones.
Why Work With Me:
20+ years of executive advisory experience across SMEs, startups, family businesses, and boards in Qatar and the region
CMC, PMP, and OD-certified — advisory grounded in structured frameworks, not just opinion
Independent of your day-to-day operations and internal politics — a perspective that isn't shaped by internal incentives
Broad exposure across strategy, operations, governance, and turnaround situations, useful when a decision touches more than one area
What This Covers:
Strategic Decisions: evaluating major decisions before you commit to them
Governance & Board Matters: advisory support for board-level questions and structure
Operational Judgment Calls: a second perspective on significant operational decisions
Crisis or Time-Sensitive Situations: rapid, structured input when something urgent arises
Ongoing Strategic Alignment: periodic check-ins to keep strategy and execution aligned
What You Gain:
Access to an experienced, independent advisor as decisions come up — not only at scheduled project points
Continuity — an advisor who understands your business over time, not starting fresh each engagement
A sounding board for decisions that don't justify a standalone consulting project
Faster, more confident decision-making on matters with real consequences
Who This Service Is For:
Business owners who want ongoing access to experienced advisory judgment
Boards seeking an independent advisor on specific matters
Executives navigating a period of frequent, consequential decisions
Businesses that have completed a Diagnosis, Turnaround, or Strategy engagement and want ongoing support sustaining the changes
My Process:
Initial Consultation: understanding your business and the kind of decisions you expect to need support with
Ongoing Engagement: advisory support as decisions and questions arise
Periodic Review: structured check-ins on strategic alignment and priorities
Adjustment: scope and cadence revisited as your needs evolve
Client Feedback: My advisory work is trusted by SME owners and executives across Qatar. See broader client experience on the Clients Reviews page.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How is this different from a one-off consulting engagement? A one-off engagement has a defined scope and end date. Executive Advisory is ongoing, available as decisions arise rather than limited to a single project.
What does a typical retainer include? Structure varies by need — typically a mix of scheduled check-ins and on-demand availability, agreed at the start.
Can this start after a Diagnosis or Turnaround engagement? Yes — it's a common way to sustain momentum and support after a defined project ends.
Do you sit on my board? This is advisory support, not a formal board seat — board composition and governance structure are separate considerations we can also discuss.
Can the retainer be adjusted over time? Yes — scope and cadence are reviewed periodically and can be adjusted as your needs change.
Get Started: Start with an Advisory Consultation — let's discuss the kind of ongoing support that would actually be useful to you.
Note: Executive Advisory provides strategic counsel based on the information available during our engagement — it does not constitute legal, tax, or licensed financial advice, and final decisions and their outcomes remain the responsibility of your business's leadership.
Khaled Abouelmagd Executive Business Consultant | SME Growth & Turnaround Partner
