Najum Mughal serves as Managing Director at Advisory-Corp, where he leads the firm’s strategic advisory mandates with a particular focus on the Saudi Arabian market. With over 18 years of comprehensive consulting experience, Najum has established himself as a leading expert in real estate development, M&A and private equity, hospitality, infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, and technology sectors throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His extensive portfolio includes groundbreaking market research and feasibility studies for some of the most significant projects in the region. Notable among these are his comprehensive analyses for the three largest projects in Makkah: Nakkasah, Kedwah, and Heritage Village. His expertise in Highest & Best Use (HBU) studies has been instrumental in major developments, including industrial land assessments in South Riyadh, retail and hospitality developments on King Fahad road, and strategic land analysis across multiple districts of Makkah.

Najum’s strategic acumen extends to large-scale portfolio management, having developed comprehensive real estate strategies for over 100 land parcels for Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and providing strategic recommendations for high-profile projects such as Emaar’s Fairmount hotel in Makkah’s iconic clock tower development.

His academic credentials reflect his commitment to excellence, holding a Master’s Degree in General Management (ALM) from Harvard University, an M.Sc. in Investment Banking & Finance from the University of Glasgow, UK, and a Bachelor’s in Administrative Studies (Accounting) from York University, Canada. This diverse educational background enables him to approach complex consulting challenges with both strategic vision and technical precision.