15 September, 2024
KAUST Consulting club, in collaboration with Alumni Affairs Office, organized a kick-off event for the members of the club in KAUST.
The event successfully achieved its primary goal of introducing the KAUST Consulting Club and its mission to both new and returning students. It served as a warm welcome to the new university students and a welcome-back gathering for existing members. In addition, the collaboration with the Alumni Office was announced, enhancing the club's ability to connect members with industry professionals. A key objective was also to introduce new leadership opportunities within the club. Networking was a central focus, fostering valuable connections between students and professionals.
The event was attended by around 75 students and KAUST alumni, Yazeed Alfawaz, gave the insightful keynote speech, sharing his journey from KAUST to BCG, offering valuable advice and guidance to students interested in pursuing a career in consulting. Moreover, Yazeed generously offered to provide referrals for interested attendees.