Mehdi Cherif Alami
About Mehdi Cherif Alami
Mehdi Cherif Alami is the CEO and Founder of Freterium, a cloud-based transport management platform, and has a background in logistics and engineering. He has previously worked at Strategy& and PwC, and holds degrees from McGill University and ESSEC Business School.
Current Role at Freterium
Mehdi Cherif Alami serves as the CEO and Founder of Freterium, a company he has led since 2018. Under his leadership, Freterium has developed a cloud-based transport management platform designed to enhance productivity and reduce costs for logistics teams. The platform aims to streamline logistics operations, reflecting Alami's commitment to innovative solutions in the logistics sector.
Previous Experience in Consulting
Before founding Freterium, Mehdi Cherif Alami worked at Strategy& as a Senior Associate from 2015 to 2018. In this role, he contributed to various consulting projects, leveraging his expertise in logistics and trade. Additionally, he spent five months as a Consultant at PwC in 2014, where he gained valuable experience in the consulting industry.
Educational Background
Mehdi Cherif Alami has a solid educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from McGill University from 2007 to 2012. He furthered his education at ESSEC Business School, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 2013 to 2015. Alami also completed a Certificate of Proficiency in English, Language and Culture at McGill University in 2007.
Participation in Y Combinator
Mehdi Cherif Alami participated in the Y Combinator S21 batch, which is known for supporting startups with innovative solutions. This experience provided him with valuable insights and resources to advance Freterium's mission in the logistics technology space.
Diverse Professional Background
Mehdi Cherif Alami's professional background includes various engineering and project management roles. He worked as a Structural Engineer at Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc in 2011 and as a Field Engineer at SNC-Lavalin in 2009. He also held the position of Assistant Project Manager at Bouygues Construction in 2013. This diverse experience has contributed to his understanding of both modern and traditional trade logistics.