About Ali Roman & Company  

Ali Roman & Company connects corporate decision-makers in Europe and North America with on-the-ground operational realities in North Africa and the Middle East. We advise multinational manufacturers, logistics operators, and private family offices that require substantive, independent perspective rather than boilerplate consulting reports.

Leadership & Strategic Counsel

• Founder & Managing Director: Dr. Ali H. Akhtar, PhD
  Dr. Akhtar is an American scholar, author, and Professor at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (US-accredited by NECHE). Holding degrees from Cornell University and New York University, he has authored multiple books, with work referenced in international outlets such as the Wall Street Journal. His advisory work provides executive leadership with rigorous operational analysis of regional trade corridors, infrastructure bottlenecks, and cross-border industrial expansion.

• Strategic Advisor & Legal Counsel: Sherif Farrag, JD.
  A graduate of Columbia University and Fordham Law School, Farrag provides counsel on corporate governance, international contracts, and cross-border legal structures supporting the firm’s advisory practice.

Advisory Capabilities

• Corridor & Nearshoring Diagnostics: Focused executive reports evaluating regulatory compliance, local operational infrastructure, and logistics integration prior to regional capital deployment.

• Supply Chain & Regulatory Mapping: Granular assessments of cross-Strait logistics friction, free zone compliance, and environmental tariff integration (including EU CBAM).

• Executive Retainers: Structured advisory partnerships delivering regular briefing memos and direct strategic review sessions with senior decision-makers.

• Strategic Briefings: Operational dossiers prepared for C-suite principals, board chairs, and investment committees.

Contact the Firm

To commission an executive operational brief or discuss an advisory retainer:

Email: ali@aliroman.co.uk

LinkedIn: Dr. Ali H. Akhtar