Malik Aboul Naja
Head of Strategy and Business Development
About
Malik Aboul Naja is a seasoned Head of Strategy and Business Development with a strong focus on digital assets and data center infrastructure. He brings 7 years of experience in driving strategic initiatives and executing complex projects within the technology and investment sectors. His expertise spans market analysis, financial modeling, and stakeholder management, enabling him to deliver significant revenue growth and operational efficiency. He is seeking opportunities to leverage his strategic acumen in innovative and high-growth environments.
Experience
Head of Strategy and Business Development
Apr 2025 – Mar 2026 · 11 mosBitkern Group (Secondment from Roland Berger) · Dubai, UAE
- Supported launch of new product, generating $8M revenue in six months.
- Led end-to-end delivery of a 2MW data center in Finland.
- Structured a $40M HPC infrastructure fund for AI and crypto data centers.
Junior Data Scientist
Aug 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yrValoores · Beirut, Lebanon
- Built analytics dashboards for leading banks and insurers.
- Developed tools for automated AML & KYC reporting.
Senior Consultant, Consultant
Jul 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 11 mosRoland Berger (Digital Practice) · Dubai, UAE
- Supported sovereign wealth fund in launching Digital Assets subsidiary.
- Advised family office on $20M acquisition of video game development studio.
- Built 10-year diversification strategy, scaling revenue from $1B to $10B.
Project Manager, Case Team Leader
Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mosRoland Berger (Digital Practice) · Dubai, UAE
- Supported UAE bank in launching digital asset brokerage and stablecoin products.
- Conducted IPO-readiness assessment and valuation for Bitcoin mining company.
- Developed market entry strategy for AI infrastructure space.
Junior Consultant, Analyst, Intern
Aug 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mosRoland Berger (Digital Practice) · Dubai, UAE
- Supported launch of Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII).
- Advised Abu Dhabi government on Hub71 technology ecosystem.
- Designed operational plan for Coca-Cola to cut plastic waste in Nigeria.
Skills
Financial & Data Analysis
Communication & Presentation
Digital Assets & Infrastructure
Strategy & Business Development
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelors of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
American University of Beirut (AUB) · 2018