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Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Ourense, Spain
Toptal member since October 19, 2026
Bio
Alberto combines management consulting with hands-on AI development to guide corporate strategy and transformation. In a career spanning 30+ years and 30+ countries, he has led teams of up to 300 and managed programs worth up to $100 million. At NEOM, he advised on competitiveness across 5 sectors of a $100 billion investment initiatives. He developed HoloNeos, a holistic GenAI application. Ex- Deloitte, Tetra Tech, DAI and DHL Consulting, Portfolio: https://albertoabadia.com/
Career Highlights
Chief Executive Officer | Strategy & AI Transformation Consultant
Ak Investment Trade Global
Education Highlights
Master's Degree
Georgetown University
Bachelor's Degree
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Certification Highlights
Executive Education – Business Administration
MIT Sloan School of Management
Expertise
- AI Consulting
- AI Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Business Planning
- Business Strategy
- Management Consulting
- Program Management
- Strategy
Work Experience
Chief Executive Officer | Senior AI Engineer
2024 - PRESENT
HoloNeos
- Designed and launched HoloNeos, a complete generative AI web application, independently managing product architecture, development, integration, deployment, and ongoing improvement.
- Integrated multiple LLMs, APIs, and context management capabilities into a unified platform, enabling conversational AI assistance and practical user workflows.
- Defined and executed the AI product strategy, including functionality, user experience, subscription model, and technical roadmap, combining business leadership with hands-on implementation.
Focus areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Integration, AI Strategy, Responsible AI, AI Transformation, Agentic AI, Management, Strategy, Project Management, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy
Chief Executive Officer | Strategy & AI Transformation Consultant
2012 - PRESENT
Ak Investment Trade Global
- Advised clients on AI, private-sector development, corporate strategy, competitiveness, logistics, trade, investment, and complex program implementation.
- Delivered and implemented strategy, competitiveness, and business transformation assignments across 30+ countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean.
- Developed national and regional economic strategies, industrial parks and clusters, business and investment plans, public-agency development programs, logistics improvements, and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Focus areas: AI Consulting, Startups, AI Strategy, Strategy, AI Transformation, Project Management, Management, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research, Business Transformation, Consulting, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Hospitality
Senior Manager, Economic Development Office
2022 - 2024
NEOM
- Advised NEOM's Economic Development Office on competition and competitiveness strategies across 5 sectors—water, tourism, food, energy, and tech and digital—within a $100 billion investment initiative.
- Engaged 70 business partners associated with signed purchase orders ranging from $100 million to $3 billion, supporting commercial relationships and strategic investment development.
- Analyzed sector competitiveness and business development opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to support NEOM's economic diversification and investment planning.
Focus areas: Business Setup, Strategy, AI Strategy, Project Management, PPP Projects, Competitive Strategy, Organizational Competitiveness, Competitive Intelligence, Tourism, Corporate Finance, Supply Chain, Market Research, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy
Chief Executive Officer
2019 - 2020
Cabanes Als Arbres
- Managed a hospitality and spa resort with 20 staff and €1 million in annual sales.
- Increased resort revenues by 30% during my tenure as CEO, delivering measurable commercial growth and improved business performance.
- Reduced operating costs by 25%, improving financial performance while overseeing resort operations and organizational efficiency.
Focus areas: Tourism, Management, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research, Business Transformation, Hospitality
Founder | Senior Director
2012 - 2015
Aga & Aba Gorilla Tours Ltd
- Founded an eco-friendly safari and tourism company in Uganda, establishing the business concept and developing a small-scale tourism venture.
- Co-directed the company from 2012 to 2015, contributing to business planning, commercial decisions, and operational management.
- Developed a tourism offering centered on environmentally responsible safari experiences and personalized visitor services.
Focus areas: Startups, Tourism, Business Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Hospitality
Program Manager | Private Sector Development Lead Specialist
2011 - 2012
Inter-American Development Bank
- Managed a $60 million private-sector development program covering 15 countries across the Caribbean and Central America.
- Provided specialist leadership in private-sector development, combining strategic advisory responsibilities with the management of a major regional development initiative.
- Provided specialist leadership in private-sector development, combining strategic advisory responsibilities with the management of a major regional development initiative.
Focus areas: Program Management, Strategy, Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Corporate Finance, Growth Strategy
Senior Strategy Consultant, Economic Development Office of Abu Dhabi Emirate
2010 - 2011
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
- Developed an industrial development strategy for the Abu Dhabi Emirate, supporting long-term economic diversification, competitiveness, and industrial growth objectives.
- Prepared a strategic plan for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), integrating industrial development priorities with Abu Dhabi's broader economic development objectives.
- Advised government stakeholders on industrialization and SEZ development, translating strategic objectives into recommendations for economic development planning.
Focus areas: Competitive Strategy, Strategy, Organizational Competitiveness, Competitive Intelligence, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, Growth Strategy, Business Transformation, Consulting
Deputy Chief of Party | Deputy Executive Director
2009 - 2010
DAI
- Co-led a $100 million USAID economic development program in Afghanistan, coordinating complex operations involving approximately 300 employees across 5 regional offices.
- Supported value-chain analysis and private-sector development across six industries: gemstones, marble, natural fibers, carpets, agribusiness, and handicrafts.
- Contributed to program initiatives that helped create approximately 150,000 jobs, supporting employment generation, enterprise development, and economic growth in Afghanistan.
Focus areas: Project Management, Operations Management, Strategy, Organizational Management
Founder | Senior Director
2006 - 2008
AK Olzha
- Founded AK Olzha in Kazakhstan and led the development of a $25 million industrial dairy farming venture, combining entrepreneurship with strategic business planning.
- Prepared the business plan for a $25 million industrial dairy farm, defining the investment concept and framework for establishing a large-scale agricultural operation.
- Directed the venture's development phase, overseeing planning and coordination for a large-scale industrial farming project in Kazakhstan.
Focus areas: Startups, Business Setup, Business Planning, Strategy, Capital Planning & Investment Control, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
2005 - 2007
AK Investment Trade Kazakhstan
- Founded and managed AK Investment Trade Kazakhstan, the predecessor to the current consulting business, leading a team of 12 employees delivering strategic, financial, and business advisory services.
- Prepared 8 business and marketing plans, including financial projections and investment planning, supporting clients seeking bank financing and business expansion.
- Secured 7 consulting contracts and $47 million in investment for client projects, translating business strategies and financial plans into concrete investment opportunities.
Focus areas: Business Planning, Business Strategy, Management, Organizational Management, Organizational Competitiveness, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Modeling, Management Consulting, Strategy, Competitive Strategy, Business Development, Corporate Finance, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research, Business Transformation, Consulting, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Hospitality
Chief of Party | Executive Director
2004 - 2005
JE Austin Associates
- Directed a national competitiveness and economic diversification project in Kazakhstan, developing sector strategies to strengthen private-sector growth and investment opportunities.
- Led, trained, and supervised a multidisciplinary team of 20 consultants and industry coordinators, managing research, sector analysis, and delivery of strategic recommendations.
- Developed competitiveness strategies for tourism, cargo and transport, construction materials, textiles, metallurgy, oil and gas equipment, and food processing.
Focus areas: Business Planning, Business Strategy, Competitive Strategy, Organizational Competitiveness, PPP Projects, Project Management, Program Management, Business Transformation
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
1995 - 2001
A&E Laboratorio Digital
- Founded and directed A&E Laboratorio Digital, a technology-based company providing digital photography services in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain.
- Managed the company's operations and commercial activities, overseeing the delivery of digital photography services and business development.
- Sold the business, achieving a 250% ROI and successfully completing the entrepreneurial cycle from company creation to exit.
Focus areas: Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Market Research, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy
Education
2001 - 2003
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
Georgetown University - Washington, DC, USA
1990 - 1995
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - Barcelona, Spain
Certifications
OCTOBER 2024 - PRESENT
Executive Education – Business Administration
MIT Sloan School of Management
OCTOBER 2023 - PRESENT
Executive Education – International Business
Harvard Business School
OCTOBER 2001 - PRESENT
Project Management Certificate in Operations Management
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Skills
Finance
Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Market Research, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Industry Expertise
Hospitality
Other
Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, AI Integration, Management, AI Consulting, AI Strategy, Strategy, AI Transformation, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Leadership, Team Leadership, Startups, Business Setup, PPP Projects, Competitive Strategy, Organizational Competitiveness, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Organizational Management, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Growth Strategy, Supply Chain, Business Transformation, Consulting, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategy, Responsible AI, Business Development, Tourism, Capital Planning & Investment Control, Market Entry
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