Abdullah leads all engagements across the Middle East with a strategic focus on GISI Consulting Group’s Hill International and Palladium businesses. With over 20 years of experience in strategy, performance management and program management, he has guided organizations through large-scale, complex projects, driving transformative growth and earning both local and international recognition for their success.

His expertise spans major markets including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Canada, USA, and the UK, where he has advised governments and global enterprises on performance management and impact-driven strategies. Abdullah has published extensively on strategy and performance management and is a sought-after speaker at international summits addressing critical topics such as social development, economic growth, and impact investment.

Abdullah’s leadership extends beyond corporate engagements. He currently serves on the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Technical Committee on Climate Finance (2023–2025) and has twice been a Judging Committee Member for Expo 2020 Dubai’s Innovation Impact Grant Programme (2020 and 2023), supporting global innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Abdullah continues to champion innovation, sustainability, and impact-driven strategies across the Middle East and globally.