Roland Berger Marks Two Decades in Middle East Amid Record-Breaking Global Revenue

Roland Berger has celebrated a landmark year, achieving over €1 billion in annual revenues for the first time since its establishment in 1967. This milestone places the firm among an elite group of global strategy consultancies, including McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Kearney, and Oliver Wyman.

Distinguished by its European heritage, Roland Berger offers a unique alternative to the traditionally US-dominated consulting landscape. Since inaugurating its first Middle East office in Bahrain in 2006, the firm has expanded its footprint to include offices in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, forming a vital part of its global network.

Over the past two decades, Roland Berger has provided strategic support to private sector clients facing critical challenges while assisting public sector organizations in executing large-scale transformation initiatives aligned with national development agendas.

In the 2025 financial year, the firm engaged in a variety of high-profile projects across the Middle East. These included advising governments on diversification strategies targeting key economic sectors and contributing to some of the region’s most ambitious urban development projects. Notably, Roland Berger helped government entities and master developers design governance models aimed at enhancing the investability and operational efficiency of large-scale urban districts.

In aerospace and defense, the consultancy deepened its involvement within the regional ecosystem by advising clients on portfolio diversification, intellectual property strategies, and the advancement of indigenous defense capabilities.

Santiago Castillo, Managing Director for the Middle East at Roland Berger, emphasized the firm’s unwavering commitment to the region despite ongoing geopolitical volatility. “As we mark 20 years in the Middle East, our commitment to the region remains unchanged. We continue to see substantial long-term opportunities across the region and are confident that our combination of local presence, global expertise, and deep transformation experience positions us well for the years ahead,” Castillo stated.

The firm has adapted to a shifting market environment that predates current geopolitical tensions. This evolution is driven by governments’ increased focus on executing national agendas, changing client expectations, and industry disruptions such as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

Castillo added, “The market environment has changed significantly over the past few years, requiring all consulting firms to adapt. Our response has been to strengthen the resilience of our business and ensure we remain closely aligned with the evolving needs of our clients.” He further noted that Roland Berger has refined its regional strategy and bolstered capabilities in critical areas for long-term transformation, including digital transformation, performance improvement, and transactions.

Stefan Schaible, Global Managing Partner at Roland Berger, commented on the evolving consulting industry dynamics: “We see the market changing noticeably. Trust and independence have become real differentiators in consulting.”

Globally, Roland Berger employs over 3,000 consultants across more than 50 offices worldwide. The firm recently launched a new hub in Australia, completing its presence across six continents.

Roland Berger also serves as a local partner of Consultancy.org in the Middle East, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, further cementing its regional and international collaborations.