Mehdi El Ouali
About Mehdi El Ouali
Mehdi El Ouali serves as the Associate Vice President of Strategy at Power Corporation of Canada, where he has worked since 2021. Previously, he spent a decade at McKinsey & Company, focusing on AI ecosystems and leading client engagements in various sectors.
Work at Power Corporation of Canada
Mehdi El Ouali serves as the Associate Vice President of Strategy at Power Corporation of Canada. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives and value creation across the corporation's portfolio companies. His responsibilities include structuring relationships with technology firms to leverage their capabilities for scalable client impact. His experience in strategy and technology integration supports the corporation's objectives in navigating complex market dynamics.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Prior to joining Power Corporation of Canada, Mehdi El Ouali worked at McKinsey & Company for a decade, from 2011 to 2021. He held the position of Senior Solution Leader and Associate Partner in the AI Ecosystem. His work focused on building McKinsey Digital's AI ecosystem by identifying and collaborating with notable technology companies. He led large-scale client engagements in agile marketing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and risk management, contributing to the firm's reputation in digital transformation.
Education and Expertise
Mehdi El Ouali has a strong educational background in science and technology. He studied Physics at EPFL, where he earned a Master of Science from 1998 to 2003. He attended Carnegie Mellon University for one year in 2000-2001. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Nanotechnology at McGill University, which he began in 2010. His academic pursuits complement his professional experience, particularly in the fields of AI and digital strategy.
Previous Role at McGill University
Before his tenure at McKinsey & Company, Mehdi El Ouali worked at McGill University from 2004 to 2008 as the Lead Fellow for the Tomlinson Project for University Level Science Education. In this role, he contributed to advancing science education at the university level, focusing on innovative teaching methods and curriculum development. His experience in academia provided a foundation for his later work in strategic roles within the corporate sector.