Co-Found Your Own Digital Transformation & AI Advisory Firm in Partnership with One of the UK’s Leading Investors

The OpportunityWe are the Private Family Office of UK investor and Dragons’ Den star James Caan CBE.Hamilton Bradshaw MENA is inviting an experienced Digital Transformation or AI Consulting leader to co-found and build a specialist advisory firm in Dubai. This is a founder-level opportunity for a senior professional with 10+ years’ experience in consulting, digital transformation, data, AI strategy, or enterprise technology who is ready to create and scale their own consultancy with the backing of a global strategic investor.This venture will help organisations across the Gulf accelerate transformation, adopt AI responsibly, modernise legacy systems, and build digital capabilities that improve efficiency, customer experience, and decision-making.We provide the platform, capital, and partnership — you bring the expertise, ambition, and vision.Why Apply?Venture-Building PartnershipBuild your own UAE-based consulting firm with investment and strategic support from Hamilton Bradshaw.Global Track RecordPartner with a team that has launched and scaled dozens of service-led consultancies, with 20+ successful exitsglobally.Strategic ExpertiseAccess Hamilton Bradshaw’s 100+ years of combined experience in building high-growth, people-driven professional services firms.Regional PlatformLaunch in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for AI, digital transformation, and enterprise consulting.Who We’re Looking ForDubai-based founders (applications from outside Dubai will not be considered)10+ years’ experience in:Digital transformation consultingAI strategy, data, analyticsTechnology, cloud, automation, or process re-engineeringProven ability to advise senior stakeholders and drive complex transformation programmesStrong commercial mindset and vision for a scalable consulting firmLeadership capability to build, grow, and inspire a high-performance teamPotential Focus AreasThis venture can specialise in one or several of the following high-demand domains:AI strategy, governance, and adoption roadmapsData and analytics consultingCloud transformation and modernisationIntelligent automation (RPA, low-code, workflow optimisation)Operating model redesign and digital process optimisationCustomer experience & digital service transformationSector-specific transformation (financial services, healthcare, energy, retail, public sector)AI readiness assessments and enterprise enablementTechnology cost optimisation and value creation programmesHow to ApplyPlease submit:Your LinkedIn profileA concise pitch deck including:Founding team & core consulting capabilityTarget sectors & client value propositionService model, pricing approach & commercial strategy12–36 month growth roadmap and support required from HB MENA⚠️ ImportantThis is a services-led founder opportunity.We are not seeking product-led or SaaS-only business models.