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Gulf & Beyond · Strategy & Execution

Built by Operators.

Driven by Values. Designed for Impact.

We are a consultancy built by seasoned operators delivering real-world strategies and execution for clients in the Gulf and beyond.

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Who We Are

Consultants who have done the work.

Ajwa Strategy was founded by seasoned operators, not career consultants. We've built companies, led turnarounds, scaled schools, launched products, overhauled operations, and worked inside some of the toughest and most dynamic environments — from early-stage startups to regulated sectors and complex family enterprises.

"We don't deliver presentations. We deliver systems that stick."
— Alex Barreto, Founder
30+
Years combined operator experience
6
Senior advisors across key domains
Gulf
& Beyond — Kuwait, KSA, UAE and beyond
3
Proprietary frameworks: The Trio System
Our Principles

What we believe drives results.

Execution Beats Theory

We focus on what's implementable, not just what looks good on slides.

Context Is Everything

Strategy must reflect your market, your people, your values.

Operators Deliver Differently

We bring you systems and tools we've actually used in the field.

How We Work

The Trio Framework System.

Three interlocking frameworks distilled from three decades of real-world operator experience, grounded in Islamic values and modern product thinking.

01
FounderOS

Aligning vision, culture, and strategic priorities. The operating system for founders and leadership teams.

02
TrioOps

Designing resilient, scalable operations. People, process, and technology in service of execution.

03
Profit by Design

Building businesses that are profitable by intention, not by luck. Commercial clarity from the ground up.

01
Diagnose

Deep discovery — your people, your processes, your real constraints.

02
Design

Strategy grounded in context. No templates lifted from other markets.

03
Build

Systems, tools, and structures that your team can own and operate.

04
Transfer

We don't create dependency. We leave capability behind.

What We Do

Our service areas.

01
Business Strategy & Operating Models
02
Education Design & School Transformation
03
Org Design, HR & Leadership Alignment
04
Procurement, Cost Optimization & Vendor Strategy
05
Financial Modeling, KPIs & Commercial Storytelling
06
Digital Product & Data Strategy
The Team

Operators, not theorists.

Founder
Alex Barreto
Digital Strategy · Product · Business Design

30 years in digital transformation, product leadership, and innovation. Creator of the Trio Framework System.

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Co-Founder
Dr. Ayesha Shaikh
HR & Ops Strategist · Org Design · Performance

Expert in people strategy and HR transformation across sectors. Co-founder of Ajwa.

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Education Consultant
John Brewer
Curriculum & School Reform

Leads international school reform and accreditation across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

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Advisor
Haider Anwar
Fintech & Digital Transformation

Former banker and SaaS executive. Specialist in risk, finance tech, and go-to-market strategy.

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Specialist
Sajjad Dildar
Procurement & Cost Optimization

Expert in vendor negotiations, sourcing, logistics, and operational cost efficiency.

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CFO · Advisor
Ebrahim Gheewala
Commercial Finance & Storytelling

Bridges finance with business storytelling. Specializes in pricing, investor reporting, and strategic modeling.

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Get In Touch

Let's build something that lasts.

hello@ajwastrategy.com

Based in Kuwait · Serving the Gulf and beyond
Strategy · Execution · Transformation