BCG Concludes Seventh Edition of Jeel Tamooh, Training More Than 150 Saudi Students in Consulting and Leadership Skills

oston Consulting Group (BCG) has concluded the seventh edition of Jeel Tamooh, its flagship leadership development programme aimed at equipping high-performing Saudi university students with consulting fundamentals, mentorship and sector exposure aligned with Vision 2030.

This year’s six-month programme brought together more than 150 students from leading universities across the Kingdom, making it one of the largest cohorts to date.

Delivered through a blended format combining virtual sessions with in-person workshops and campus engagements in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, the initiative sought to widen geographic participation while maintaining hands-on learning and collaboration.

Focused on Skills for a Transforming Economy

The programme opened with a full-day launch event attended by BCG regional leadership, alumni and industry experts. Under the theme of translating skills into real-world impact, sessions focused on sectors central to Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, including labour market development, smart cities, food and water security, and the future of finance.

Philippe Cornette de Saint Cyr, Managing Director & Senior Partner at BCG, said the initiative reflects the firm’s long-term investment in local talent.

“Saudi Arabia’s young talent represents one of the Kingdom’s greatest competitive advantages,” he said. “Through Jeel Tamooh, we are not only equipping students with world-class skills, but also empowering them to take ownership of their future and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s transformation.”

Industry leaders, including senior BCG partners and alumni founders, participated in panel discussions on consulting careers and entrepreneurship, offering students exposure to both corporate and startup pathways.

Mentorship at the Core

A defining feature of Jeel Tamooh is its one-on-one mentorship model. Each participant is paired with a BCG consultant for personalised guidance throughout the six-month programme.

An early orientation session was designed to help students set goals and structure their mentorship engagements, ensuring the experience translated into measurable development outcomes.

Fatima Bazroun, a participant in this year’s cohort, described the programme as a strategic investment in her professional development. “The program's structured approach to consulting methodology, combined with targeted mentorship from BCG professionals, provided me with essential analytical and problem-solving capabilities that are directly applicable across sectors,” she said.

Saud AlWatban, a Senior Associate and mentor in the programme, said the cohort’s ambition reflected the strength of Saudi Arabia’s emerging workforce. “Jeel Tamooh gives students the guidance and access they need to turn potential into real impact,” he said.

Preparing Students for Competitive Pathways

Participants also attended Consulting Taster Workshops, where they were introduced to BCG’s structured problem-solving methodology through interactive, team-based case exercises.

The workshops focused on analytical reasoning, communication and case readiness — skills designed to support students as they pursue internships and full-time opportunities at BCG or other organisations.

The programme concluded with nationwide networking events, giving participants direct access to BCG partners, consultants, recruiters and alumni to support their next career steps.

Aligning with Vision 2030

Jeel Tamooh is positioned as part of BCG’s broader contribution to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda, which emphasises workforce development, private-sector growth and economic diversification.

By combining technical consulting training with mentorship and exposure to transformation-focused sectors, the initiative aims to prepare students for roles not only within consulting but across industries central to the Kingdom’s long-term development.

As Saudi Arabia continues to invest in human capital as a pillar of national competitiveness, programmes such as Jeel Tamooh illustrate how private-sector firms are integrating talent development into broader economic transformation efforts.