AIM-Aug25006 Best Niche Management Consultancy 2025 – North Africa & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 Places and institutions can transform themselves when they align vision with action. This principle is essential in the competitive landscape of today’s investment sector; as governments and businesses race to attract foreign investment, the ability to translate strategy into execution has become a defining advantage. Korum Consulting embodies this ethos, dedicating its services to create ecosystems where industries can grow, people can thrive, and countries can strengthen their competitiveness on a global stage. As the consultancy is named in the Management Consulting Awards 2025, we caught up with Founder and CEO Ilham Khalil for more. Since its founding in 2023, Korum Consulting has supported international and local companies in establishing and expanding their operations, particularly within free and special economic zones. The consultancy works alongside a diverse client base, ranging from top-range multinational manufacturers in automotive, aeronautics, plastics, and textiles to mid-size industrial and service companies to authorities and developers looking to improve governance and digitalise their processes. Regardless of their size and scope, each client shares the same ambition: to secure their investments, grow sustainably and gain an advantage in competitive markets. Within the management consultancy sphere, Korum Consulting designs solutions that help investors and zone authorities navigate complex environments with clarity and confidence. The firm focuses on investment project support, from site selection to operational startup; operational optimisation, helping companies improve processes, achieve certification, and integrate digital tools; governance and digitalisation, advising free zones and industrial developers on how to modernise services, streamline procedures, and strengthen competitiveness; and strategic advisory, building tailored investment strategies, feasibility studies, and market entry roadmaps. At Korum Consulting, staying one step ahead is a top priority – both for its clientele and for the company as a whole. Anticipating needs and preparing for shifts in the investment landscape is not only a part of Korum Consulting’s work but is also at the heart of its identity as a consultancy. To do so, the firm remains closely connected to the ecosystem in which it operates, ensuring constant dialogue with public authorities and private investors to gain an early, and often privileged, visibility on policy developments, sector dynamics, and the opportunities they create. In the realm of management consultancy services, staying relevant requires more than keeping pace with industry movements; it requires shaping them. “My own journey has taught me this first-hand,” Ilham shared. “As the first woman to lead what was ranked the number one free zone in Africa by fDi Intelligence, I witnessed how global investors make decisions and what truly drives them to commit capital. During my tenure, I was directly involved in attracting significant FDI by adapting operations, aligning policies, and strengthening the overall value proposition of the zone. That experience taught me that foresight, adaptability, and execution are inseparable.” Under Ilham’s expert guidance, Korum Consulting applies this same philosophy. The firm follows global trends in trade, policy, and industrial development, but ensures to never blindly copy. Instead, it tests these movements against local realities, regulatory frameworks, and the ambitions of its clientele. Where international best practices can be adapted to deliver value, the firm integrates them. Where gaps exist, it innovates. This masterful balance, blending proven models with tailored solutions, enables Korum Consulting to guide its clients with complete confidence. Looking to the future, Korum Consulting aims to deepen its international footprint and build bridges between regions that are actively shaping the future of industry and investment. In addition to expanding its presence in Europe – with Barcelona as a strategic hub – and continuing to accompany key projects in North Africa and the Midde East, the consultancy will be prioritising endeavours to strengthen its work in industrial and free zones, particularly by integrating more digital and sustainable solutions into the way these ecosystems operate. Alongside this, Korum Consulting is also working closely with partners on sectorspecific projects in automotive, aeronautics, and emerging industries, with a special focus on Morocco and the Gulf. These are sectors where the consultancy sees strong momentum, and sectors where its expertise in policy adaption and operational execution can make a real difference. “In short,” Ilham concluded, “2025 is about consolidation and expansion: strengthening what we have built, opening new doors internationally, and continuing to position Korum Consulting as a trusted partner for investors and governments navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. We are entering a new era of investment where agility, foresight, and collaboration will define success. Korum Consulting stands ready to be a trusted partner in shaping that future.” Contact: Ilham Khalil Company: Korum Consulting Email: [email protected]
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