Public bio:
Results-driven Project Manager with over 30 years of experience out of which 15 years leading complex HR and organizational development projects across the Middle East. Proven success in managing end-to-end project lifecycles for public and private sector clients while working with Ernst & Young (EY) and independently as a freelance consultant. At EY, led cross-functional teams in delivering HR transformation, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives aligned with strategic objectives. Adept at stakeholder engagement, change management, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery. Brings a structured yet adaptable approach to solving client challenges with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term value.
Public bio:
- Current Chair and Co-Founder of Supply Chain Impact Partners and Managing Director, Praxis Advisory Services Limited.
- Board Advisor, Rax (Canada)
- Advisory Board Member, Promote Consulting (UK).
- Private Equity Project Experience – Bain Capital and JAB Holding Company.
- 10+ Years board level experience in large international companies.
- PhD in Management from The School of Management, University of Bath, UK.
- MSc. in Management Sciences from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
- 6 Years’ experience as Associate Partner at KPMG.
- 3 Years’ experience as Managing Partner at 4C Associates Ltd.
Public bio:
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Law and a Master's degree in International Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding, and International Development, a foundation that has shaped both my worldview and my professional purpose. Over the past decade, I have worked across leading international corporations, designing and implementing transformative strategies that help organisations embed sustainability at the heart of how they operate. My work is guided by a holistic understanding of impact: I believe that truly sustainable organisations are those that are mindful of their responsibilities towards their own people, the local communities in which they operate, and the broader environment.
I am deeply passionate about nurturing the next generation of sustainability professionals. The challenges organisations face today require bold, informed, and values-driven consultants, and I am committed to sharing my experience to help shape those future change-makers. I see mentoring and knowledge-sharing not as a side pursuit, but as an integral part of driving lasting, systemic change.
Public bio:
Kiril Ivanov is the co-author of Sustainable Innovation Cultures – 68 Practices and Methods for Gaining Competitive Edge and Impact. He holds a doctorate in Economics, Sociology and Political Sciences from the Centre for Sustainability Management at Leuphana University. Currently, he works with UXBerlin – Innovation Consulting on projects involving business modelling and ethnography. As a researcher at Media University Berlin, he has contributed to Erasmus+ projects on gamification, innovation cultures and strategic foresight. He also teaches courses on innovation and entrepreneurship, business anthropology and gamification for organisations.
Public bio:
Decisive & delivery-focused Senior Project Manager (extensive AI experience), and PMO leader with 14 years of overall
experience delivering multi-million-dollar projects and programs across business, infrastructure, consulting, manufacturing,
and high-compliance environments within North America, Europe and GCC, with 100% on-time delivery on portfolios to the
clients. Working & worked projects up to USD 50 Million in revenues.
Calm & Detail-oriented professional leader leading multiple strategic projects and initiatives successfully contributing to more
than 12% of the overall profit margins to the organizations in the past and present. Experienced AI project manager supporting
industry level projects and AI standards within organizations’ future strategic developments.
High Emotional intelligent leader, building project controls and PMO frameworks from scratch, improving schedule adherence
and reducing delays by up to 35% through stage-gate governance, risk registers, and standardized reporting. Worked with
multi-linguistic teams across the globe and have successfully launched several programs and products with cross-functional
teams within budget and lead times. Expert in end-to-end program planning/execution for multi-stakeholder environments
(executives, tech partners, engineering teams), ensuring on-time KPI achievement, risk mitigation, and compliance.
Public bio:
-Current market intelligence director at Unicaja (commercial bank), top 30 listed company in Spain
-Former Senior Manager at EY transactions
-Hold an MBA from IE business school
-Fluent in spanish and english
-Former professional golfer
-Passionate about strategy
Public bio:
- As a Business Consultant, I help my select clients accelerate go-to-market strategies and drive sales growth across enterprise and government sectors (IT, Entrepreneurship, Forest, Skills Development). Acting as a Revenue partner to them, my job ownership is to evangelize sales and open newer revenue channels for them.
- As Director Training and Pre Sales Lead at Trempplin, an Oracle partner, my prime responsibility was to drive revenues by strategizing the Training Channel. Additionally focused on leading and consulting team to drive global business growth and establish a FinTech hub in Ethiopia
- Established a Training Strategic Business Unit including Certification, Assessments, Psychometric Analysis, Global Interventions, Virtual Learning Modules, for a UK based Healthcare and Hospitality firm
- Additionally, facilitated and coached few clients like – Enphase Energy, IBM, IPETRONIK, M&M, TREDENCE, NNE, Xiaomi, NIIT and similar clients (confidential)
Public bio:
Strategic transformation leader with over a decade of international experience delivering complex programmes from strategy to operations and implementations across the UK, Europe, and the GCC. I specialise in leading enterprise-wide change and aligning people, process, and technology to accelerate business outcomes and improve operational efficiency.
My work spans digital transformation, operating model shifts, culture change, and the integration of new technologies—including ERP systems, GenAI, and HR Tech. With a background in consulting, automotive and events with a PROSCI certification, I bring a structured yet adaptable approach to programme delivery—supporting organisations through disruption and repositioning them for sustained success.
I've led cross-functional teams, coached senior stakeholders, and embedded new capabilities within both government and private-sector organisations. Whether scaling change management functions or shaping communications for transformation at scale, I focus on delivering tangible results and long-term value.
Key strengths:
- Leading end-to-end change strategy & Implementation in Agile and Waterfall environments for projects <$1M to >$14.5M+
- Engaging stakeholders from operational teams to C-suite through focused engagement strategies
- Driving operational efficiency and value realization
- Bringing a structured yet adaptable mindset to every engagement, with a focus on delivering measurable impact and building long-term client trust.
Industry experience:
UK: Government, Financial Services, Energy and Utilities, Professional Services, Automotive
Europe: Financial Services
Middle East: Real Estate Developement (PIF Company) and Government
Message me if you're interested:
- Change Management strategy and Implementation
- Communication and Engagement
- Leadership influencing and Development
- Coaching
- Operational efficiency
- Continuous improvement
- Process/Organisational excellence
Public bio:
Product design, nature and exploration, science, people and entrepreneurship: these are FUEL for my passions and the ingredients for a satisfying day. I've left footprints in many places: materials engineering back in time, corporate strategy & innovation then, and -more recently- a true love for startups with the hat of a mentor, investor and program manager.
By night, I'm a swimming trainer and a nature guide.
Public bio:
Naiara Mendes is a Civil Engineer and Product/Project professional with over 10 years of experience leading complex initiatives across construction and digital environments in Brazil and the United States. She has a strong track record in managing end-to-end projects, optimizing processes, and delivering high-impact results aligned with business goals.
Over the past few years, Naiara transitioned into digital products, focusing on user engagement, retention, and data-driven decision-making. She is experienced in translating business needs into actionable solutions, structuring workflows in low-governance environments, and driving collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Known for her strategic mindset and hands-on approach, Naiara combines analytical thinking with strong communication skills to build efficient processes and scalable solutions that generate real value for users and businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t find an answer? Please send an email to [email protected]
The WSO mentor service runs at a very slight profit (~5-10% net margin) in order to help motivate amazing professionals to provide great (free) advice in the forums (many mentors have green "mentor" buttons next to their usernames) which strengthens the entire WSO community. Luckily, there is a surprising number of elite professionals within the WSO community that love giving back to motivated candidates. We also recently automated the mentor matching with an algo that helps reduce the manual work needed on the backend should a requested mentor not be available. Prices range from as low as $57 up to $997 depending on the package you purchase and the mentor you select. Given the success of our service and the number of repeat clients we have, we know that we can afford to run on thin profit margins and serve thousands of applicants. We also know that many of you will follow the advice of our mentors and invest in additional courses and/or services from WSO.
After checking out, your request will immediately be sent to the mentor you selected. You will be expected to fill our some basic information (location, industry preference, etc) along with upload a Word version of your resume in order to help the mentor decide if they feel like they are a great match. As soon as they accept (usually within ~9-12 hours), an email will be sent making an introduction. Your mentor will introduce him/herself and then proceed to review your current resume and/or offer times when you can connect for a mentor session. Over the following days, you will schedule a time that is mutually convenient for you initial phone call to go over what you need help with (mock interview, career consultation and/or both). If you would like to continue with this mentor, you can schedule more hours anywhere from 1 hour to 3+ hours with him/her over the following weeks & months.
Typically the match happens within 12hrs. If your preferred mentor has not responded within 9 hours or they indicate they can't take you on as a mentor, we will notify other top mentors that have the most in common with the mentor you selected (based on our matching algo). These backup mentors will indicate to you if they are available and you have the choice to move forward with one of them, get a refund or wait longer for your preferred mentor. If for whatever reason we cannot match you in time and/or there are no mentors that are available that you'd like to work with, we will refund your purchase in full, no questions asked.
We have an incredible team of 1,000+ dedicated mentors across top firms all around the world. Our #1 goal is to make sure you are placed in the hands of the most competent and detail-oriented professional in your specific target industry. This coupled with our strict process ensures a smooth and thorough experience. Why do we use actual professionals? The answer is simple: they are the ones ACTUALLY SCREENING APPLICATIONS for their own firms! They know what it takes to make it out of the trash pile and into the interview pile. On top of this, since we have been doing mentor sessions for over a decade across THOUSANDS of clients, we are able to immediately identify a top mentor and feed them more clients to ensure happy customers like you (due to our strict screening process). Our team includes investment bankers at all the top bulge brackets and elite boutique banks as well as private equity, hedge fund and VC professionals at the most prestigious funds. We also have reviewers at the top management consulting firms in the world, elite prop trading firms, top corporate finance roles as well as other related finance careers.
Usually these are all self-limiting beliefs, but if you're unsure if we are a good match for you, please send us a quick email to [email protected] and we can send over some bios if we think there might be a potential good match for you.
Too Young / Too Inexperienced: We do NOT recommend our mentor service until you at least have at least some relevant WORK experience that we can leverage. For the young clients out there, this means an internship, ideally in your target or related industry. If you are still in high school, it is unlikely that you have this experience. The earliest we'd recommend doing a mentor session is early freshman or early sophomore year as you prepare for summer internship recruiting. If you have no relevant experience then it probably doesn't make sense to sign up for the service. Our mentors are amazing, but they aren't magicians. If you tell us you really want to be in Investment Banking or Private Equity (for example) and everything in your background points to law or medicine, it's going to be an uphill battle. On the other hand, if you have unrelated experience but you have started the transition process by taking relevant classes and joining relevant clubs and associations, we'd love to work with you. You may not be the most competitive candidate, but we will highlight the most relevant education and functions at your current job that would translate well across industries.
Too Old / Too Experienced: We DO recommend our mentor service for more experienced professionals that are looking to make a transition or have an interview coming up. We have several very senior mentors that can answer the tough questions and make sure you are up to date on the latest trends in your target industry. However, before you move forward, we encourage you to give yourself an honest assessment. If you are looking to make the transition and have not made any steps outside of considering this mentor program, you probably aren't ready. If you've taken steps (education, new degrees, courses, etc) and feel like you're ready, we're on board and eager to help!
Yes, but if you have a negative attitude you are unlikely to have success. If you think a mentor session is an automatic referral, please don't bother to hire us.
Yes, our mentors often do refer our clients for open positions at their firms (over 20%), however, this should not be asked of our mentors to avoid a conflict of interest and it should not be expected as part of the service. It is up to you to impress the mentor if this is your goal, however, we believe you can gain much more out of the experience by being honest about your weaknesses and concerns with the mentor so there can be an open dialogue on how to improve your chances.
The only discounts are for larger packages and more hours purchased at once. This is an incredibly labor intensive 1-on-1 service using finance professionals that typically make well over $200/hr and are doing this primarily to give back.
This is a personal question and the answer is naturally subjective. If you are serious about landing a job in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, trading, asset management, management consulting or any other competitive industry, it's more than likely that the answer to that question is a resounding "YES".
Career services advisers at your school are not screening applications for interviews...neither are your classmates. If you do happen to have a friend in the industry, are they going to take the hours necessary to give you a realistic mock interview? Odds are that their time is limited outside the office and if they do give you some guidance, it won't be as thorough as our expert mentors. If you look at the competitive nature of recruiting nowadays, why would leave your application up to chance when many of these jobs pay well over $100,000?
Join the 1,000+ candidates just like you who have already used the WSO Mentor Service
If you’re reading this, you’re here for a reason: because you want to be one of the very few who gets an an elite job and because you need help doing it. The choice really is yours. And your opportunity really is limited.
or Want to Sign up with your social account?