Our Story
ECT was founded by senior consultants formerly with Big 4 firms (EY, PwC, Deloitte). After years of leading complex engagements across global networks, we identified a gap in the regional market: organizations needed high-level technical expertise without the administrative complexity, overhead, and cost of massive global structures. We combined methodologies refined over years at top-tier firms to build ECT as a boutique consultancy headquartered in Bahrain and serving clients in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, and Iraq.
Our structure allows us to maintain the technical standards of a global firm while offering the agility and direct involvement of a specialist consultancy. We do not delegate critical work to junior staff. Our senior team remains hands-on, applying deep local knowledge to international standards on every engagement.
Our Mandate: Creating Values
We look beyond the narrow definition of financial “value”. At ECT, we focus on Creating Values—bridging the gap between strategic intent and operational execution. We design and implement frameworks that turn organizational principles into practical business drivers.
We view management consulting as a means to build organizational character. Beyond the numbers, we help clients establish the ethics, culture, and governance structures needed for long-term sustainability. We do not simply deliver isolated reports or recommendations; we implement the frameworks that support transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity.
Areas of Expertise
We support mid-sized and large enterprises across more than 12 industries, with a particular focus on:
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Main Market and Nomu (Parallel Market) companies, and
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Entities preparing for an IPO or entering public markets.
Our services span the full lifecycle of corporate readiness—from strategy and governance to reporting, compliance, and performance management.
Goal is to provide exceptional services
Ensuring Accurate Employee Benefit Reporting and Strategic HR Decisions
Strengthening Credit Risk Management and Regulatory Reporting
Navigating Successful Transitions to the Full-Fledged International Financial Reporting Standards
Delivering Reliable Valuations for Strategic, Regulatory, and Transactional Needs
Ensuring Reliable, Timely, and Compliant Financial Operations
Building Strong Governance and Operational Excellence
ECT Business Consulting in Numbers
1,000+
Participants
Attended our training sessions
+25
Training Sessions
90%
Bid Win Rate
We won 90% of the bids we submitted
+116
Successful Projects
+12
Industries Served
+10
Dedicated Consultants
50% with Big 4 experience
3
Countries Served
KSA, Bahrain, and Jordan
+15
Management Consulting Services
Finance, Accounting, Actuarial, and Corporate Governance
Regional Focus
Our operations are deeply integrated into the Middle East’s economic landscape. We have specific expertise in the regulatory and reporting environments of:
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Saudi Arabia
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Bahrain
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Qatar
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Jordan
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Iraq
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Oman
Our methodologies are aligned with national transformation agendas, including Saudi Vision 2030 and other regional reform programs. We understand the specific requirements for companies operating in, or preparing to enter, public markets in this region.
Engagement Model
Our clients work directly with senior experts. We believe complex financial and strategic challenges require experienced involvement at every stage—not just at kickoff and closing.
We are a regional firm with a global background. We understand local business culture and communicate effectively with boards, regulators, investors, and management teams.
As a boutique firm, we eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy. We deliver Big 4–level quality with a focus on speed, precision, and cost-efficiency.
Our Team
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Jen Harris
Partner
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Jeroen Leeuw
Partner
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Sheryl Bates
Partner
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Us in Numbers
$100M+
Clients’ Income during the Last Quarter
5
Industry Awards
355
Business Partners in over 30 Countries
27
Years of Experience