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Ali Aukati

Partner, Deals Strategy & Operations, Power and Water

PwC Middle East

Ali has 18 years of experience in the water and power sectors, with a strong focus on sector transformation and strategic advisory for large-scale project execution. He has supported government and private sector clients across the Middle East and globally on greenfield giga-scale water & energy transition initiatives.

At a glance

Areas of focus

  • Ali specialised in sector development, investor attraction, and project execution models, including regulatory frameworks and policy designs that enable giga projects and energy transition.

Experience

  • Power and water utilities
  • Utilities operations and transformation
  • Sector strategy and transformation
  • Investment strategy and planning
  • Business planning
  • Operating models
  • Due diligence
  • Deal structuring and financing
  • Commercial agreements and partnerships

Education

  • BSc (Hons), Investment and Financial Risk Management, Cass Business School, London
  • GMC Hydrogen Expert Certification
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