As Managing Partner for the Middle East, Abdullah is responsible for all Palladium engagements in the GCC. He brings 15 years of experience in strategic planning and implementation, leading many of his clients to local and international recognition as a result of their success.

Abdullah has been involved in projects in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Canada, USA and UK,including as an advisor for the Government of Canada. Abdullah has published extensively on the subjects of strategy and performance management. Abdullah is also an active speaker in global and regional summits and events tackling the world’s most prominent topics including social development, economic growth and impact investments. Abdullah was a member of Expo 2020’s Live flagship Innovation Impact Grant Programme judging committee in Dubai.