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Omurden Ekim

Manager at Corporate Value Associates

United Arab Emirates

Overview 

Omurden Ekim is a Management Consultant with a background in energy transition and P2X, currently based in the United Arab Emirates. With an MBA from INSEAD, he has held managerial positions at Corporate Value Associates and Bain & Company, showcasing a strong track record in consulting and strategic management. Ekim's career highlights include his roles as an Angel Investor at eSeed Angels and FUL Foods, as well as his experience as a Structures Design Manager at Ferrovial Agroman US Corp, demonstrating a diverse skill set in finance, investment, and engineering.

Work Experience 

  • Senior Director

    2025 - Current

    Energy & Utilities Strategy & Execution

EY-Parthenon is one of the leading management advisory firms in the payments industry

  • Angel Investor

    2021

    We are a network of +30 investors and founders excited to support early-stage European startups. We are based in 10 different European countries, and we have members with a wide array of skill sets and backgrounds, including entrepreneurs, VCs, consultants, and large corporates. We invest tickets starting at €25k. We put our expertise and network at the service of the founders we support to help them get to the next level.

  • Angel Investor

    2020

    I am an investor in FUL Foods, an Amsterdam based startup on a mission to help a new generation of consumers reduce their carbon footprint… by improving their health and satisfying their cravings. The team has developed a trademarked carbon negative ingredient (“FUL”) featuring key protein and immune boosting nutrients from microalgae. FUL Foods’ flagship product (“waterFUL”) employs technological advances in microalgae stability, bioassimilation and digestibility, and offers significant health benefits from a refreshing plant-based protein and nutrient-packed, on-the-go carbonated drink.

  • Senior Manager

    2024 - 2025

    I led CVA’s engagements with energy and utilities clients across the GCC and MENA region, with a particular focus on Abu Dhabi-based entities. My work primarily involved advising on investment strategies and business models supporting the energy transition.

  • Manager

    2023 - 2024

  • Management Consultant

    2022 - 2023

    I worked primarily with government-owned energy entities on strategic initiatives in petrochemicals and hydrogen, supporting the development of national sector strategies and facilitating government-to-government (G2G) engagements

  • Senior Consultant

    2020 - 2022

    I advised Energy & Utilities clients across the GCC on corporate strategy development and commercial due diligences, with a focus on water, power and energy transition.

  • Structures Design Manager

    2016 - 2018

    I led a team of 5 engineers to manage the structural design and construction process of 36 bridges, performed by several top-tier design consultants, under the Design-Build-Finance agreement for the $458M USD SR400 & I285 Intersection Reconstruction PPP Project in Atlanta, Georgia. I ensured the design was optimized and buildable under the overall construction plan, whilst ensuring contractual compliance.

  • Civil Structural Engineer

    2014 - 2016

    I worked as a Civil structural engineer performing engineering and design for international energy, transportation and infrastructure projects.

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