ARTHUR D. LITTLE APPOINTS 2 NEW PARTNERS ACROSS GLOBAL OFFICES

Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced the election of two new Partners across its offices and practices globally.

ADL is focused on developing its people and providing them with opportunities to grow. These new promotions demonstrate the strength of our global pool of talent and the abilities and experience that they offer our clients. Through their business, consulting and client relationship capabilities our new Partners will deepen support for our clients, leading our worldwide teams to help drive their success.

The latest promotions to Partner are as follows:

• Makram Chehayeb , Telecommunication, Information, Media and Electronics Practice, Paris. With 12 years of experience across consulting, investment banking and private equity, Makram specializes in advising telecoms clients on strategy development around cloud, AI and network strategies and solutions. Combining deep technical expertise with strong financial skills, he has played a central role in developing the telecoms practice in France as well as actively contributing to ADL thought leadership publications and client management initiatives.
• Masashi Okada , Automotive and Manufacturing Practice, Tokyo.Since joining Arthur D. Little in 2020, Masashi has been a key member of the Automotive & Manufacturing Goods (AMG) team, advising leading automotive and mobility companies on strategy, energy and sustainability, technology transformation, and emerging areas such as AI. Drawing on his experience across consulting, the automotive industry, and government, he has built strong relationships with industry leaders and supported clients through major transformations. Masashi has also contributed to shaping Japan's broader mobility agenda, playing a key role in the development of 'Mobility Vision 2050' with the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) and continuing to support industry-wide dialogue toward its implementation

Ignacio García Alves, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Arthur D. Little , comments, "At ADL we recognize that our people are our biggest asset, and we are committed to their continuing development and growth. Our new Partners have already demonstrated their skills and capabilities, working with some of the largest companies in the world to support their objectives and drive value. These promotions recognize their combination of industry knowledge, strong client understanding and leadership skills, which benefit our clients, teams and the wider firm."