Executive Roundtable Zurich

The consumer goods industry is at a turning point, with AI becoming a key driver of competitive advantage. At the Executive Roundtable Zurich, C-level executives from leading consumer goods companies will discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming operational excellence, customer engagement and innovation across the value chain. The event will feature insights from our Partner Michael Tribus, alongside interactive discussions, networking opportunities and an exclusive tour of the FIFA Museum Zurich. For further information, please contact Kathrin Panetta .

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

On the occasion of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, our colleagues Rachel Hugo, Kai Balder, Adam Healy and Siyi Hao, invite you to a breakfast panel discussion on the strategic importance of critical raw materials for Europe’s industrial competitiveness and security. As supply chains face increasing pressure and geopolitical shifts impact access to key resources, the session will explore how companies can strengthen resilience, drive innovation and safeguard technological sovereignty. For further information, please contact Lucie Skokanova .

Santiago Castillo

Senior Partner, Managing Director Middle East

Dubai Office

, Middle East

+971 4 446-4080

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Expertise

Automotive

Battery

Private Equity & Strategic Investors

Santiago Castillo advises funds and their portfolio companies in the Middle East on strategy formulation, investments, transactions, and sector-wide transformation, primarily in the industrial, technology, and sports sectors. He has helped establish new industries in the region, set up national champions, and launch new investment companies.

With over 25 years of experience in management consulting, he has been based in the Middle East since 2012. Before that, he spent 15 years in the Netherlands, advising multinational clients across various sectors.

He holds an MBA with honors from IE Business School in Madrid and an MSc in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology. Fluent in Dutch, Spanish, and English, he is also proficient in German and French.

June 18, 2026

Roland Berger reports strongest year in its history and reinforces long-term commitment to the Middle East

Roland Berger, the only leading global consultancy of European origin, generated revenues of €1.01 billion in 2025, making it the strongest financial year in the firm’s history. For the Middle East, this milestone comes at a time of significant change across the consulting industry and the wider regional economy. Over the past two decades, the region has undergone profound economic transformation, creating new opportunities while continuously reshaping client priorities and business models.
July 1, 2025

Roland Berger strengthens Middle East leadership with four new Managing Directors

Roland Berger appoints four new Managing Directors to its Middle East leadership team, enhancing its focus on growth, innovation, and sustainability. The new directors bring expertise in public sector, digital transformation, and energy sustainability. Additionally, senior professionals joined the firm, strengthening its capabilities to support the Middle East's transformation agenda effectively.