EMEA Business Group provides useful insights into key macro-economic developments around the globe. The reports cover comprehensive analysis on growth trends and key drivers of our targeted segment. It also highlights the expectations of the full industry including our competitors. The quality of projections has allowed us to be more precise in our budgeting and forecasting process.”

Paul Gay, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Almarai Company

At Volvo Trucks International we use the MEA Business Group services quite a lot. Since we operate in very dynamic markets where things can change rapidly we find the MEA Business services to be very useful. Nenad and his team are a valuable partner contributing to our directions and way forward.

Bruno Giovanni, Vice President Middle East, East and North West Africa, Volvo Trucks

The MEA Business Group briefings are a very good occasion to get collective insights on market performance from within and beyond my territory. It also offers an opportunity to benchmark performance & challenges with the other members with a lot of room for further interactions. I have been a member for nearly 2 years now and it’s sure paying back.”

Loay Elkhouly, Managing Director MEA, Barilla

The MEA Business Group services have provided us valuable insights for our business planning process. The quarterly meetings do not only provide a platform to better understand the marco-economic situation in the region but moreover, it’s a great opportunity to build a strong network with business professionals both in and outside your industry.”

Hans van der Wulp, General Manager Middle East, Nutricia (part of Danone Group)

The MEA Business Group equips us with timely, relevant business insight that help to form our in-market and broader regional strategy. At a time when the region is experiencing unprecedented change, MEA Business Group’s comprehensive outlooks give us a real edge that can bring us even closer to our customers and partners.”

Maher Abouzeid, President & Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Growth Markets, GE Healthcare

We have been part of MEA Business Group for some years now. Their country coverage has a perfect match with our Henkel MEA footprint. Through their service offering we have gained valuable insights to support strategic decision-making and yearly planning/budgeting. The MEA Business Group has also connected us via its vast network with relevant business contacts.”

Ashraf El Afifi, President IMEA, Corporate SVP Laundry & Home Care Africa, Middle East & Asia Pacific, Henkel

EMEA Business Group reports are a valuable tool to get the essence of economics, business trends and forecasts for each market by analyzing economic and political factors and their impact on business. In a fast changing region like MEA it is crucial to capture insightful, timely, un-biased information updates on emerging markets to ease the daily decision making process of leaders and collaborators.”

Claudio Olivero, Regional Director MEA, Ferrero

Running a successful business with a strategic viewpoint requires a deep understanding of the business environment including opportunities and risks. The market-by-market business intelligence we receive from the MEA Business Group for Africa and the Middle East is a key element in our strategic planning process. And on top of that, in case of unexpected situations with a potentially serious business impact, their analysis and updates help us to better understand the situation and mitigate risks.”

Drees Beekman, Vice President MEA & BeNeLux, Zoetis