ABOUT ME

I was born in Tehran under an Islamic dictatorship, where oppression was not an abstract concept but a daily reality. Eight years of war became the backdrop to my childhood, forging resilience as a survival skill. I witnessed the systemic subjugation of Iranians, especially women, and learned early that freedom, justice, and change are not given; they are built. I left Iran at the age of thirteen.

Based in Paris, I work today at the intersection of geopolitics, strategy, and systemic change, where decisions taken in closed rooms shape the course of nations. For over two decades, my career has spanned continents, industries, and disciplines: from advising energy multinationals on strategic transformation, to guiding states and alliances through the high-stakes terrain of international security, sanctions policy, and democratic transitions.

My work draws on both a deep understanding of global power dynamics and the local realities that determine whether a strategy succeeds or fails. I have advised corporate leaders, governments, and international institutions on challenges where there is no margin for error: nuclear non-proliferation, hybrid warfare, authoritarian influence networks, and political change-building in volatile regions.

Academically, I hold a Master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Economics & Policy from IFP School (French Petroleum Institute) and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), and a Masters degree in International Economics and Finance from the Sorbonne University. This multidisciplinary foundation allows me to bridge technical, economic, and political dimensions in complex decision-making arenas. Over the course of two decades, I worked on several major projects for European organizations in Iran and Middle Eastern countries, gaining direct insight into the inner workings of the Islamic Republic and its dynamics.

I design strategic architectures that integrate political, economic, and societal levers to secure lasting advantage. Every engagement is bespoke, discreet, and high-stakes—grounded in systemic thinking and aimed at enabling clients to anticipate disruption, align diverse interests, and act from a position of strength.

My mission extends beyond advisory work. It is about shaping a laic and democratic future for Iran, reinforcing the credibility of democratic governance, and ensuring that the international order has the tools to counter authoritarian expansion. In this, I operate not only as a strategist but as an active voice for change, challenging entrenched narratives and mobilizing global alliances.

My purpose is clear: to turn complexity into clarity, and vision into reality—ensuring that when the moment to act comes, the path is already prepared.