“The saying ‘nothing is impossible’ is generally the way my team and I operate. We don’t just sell a dream: we will actually make that dream come true.” During his youth in the UK, Zeeshan Khwaja dreamed of making a career out of football until an untimely injury closed the door on that dream. That experience taught him to expect the unexpected, a lesson he’s carried with him throughout his career. “If you have that kind of mentality, nothing will ever faze you,” he says. “You’ll always be able to adapt.” It’s exactly that attitude—and his love for overcoming challenges—that brought Zeeshan to Kearney’s Dubai office. “Each challenge is a new adventure,” he says. “It’s the only way I will continue to grow.” That opportunity for growth, coupled with an entrepreneurial culture and leadership, attracted him to the firm. “Kearney resonated with my personality and ambitions,” he says. “You genuinely get rewarded and recognized for the amount of effort and work you put in.” Zeeshan is excited to bring his years of experience in banking and financial services consulting to Kearney’s clients in Dubai, a region with a thriving economy that’s ripe for opportunities. “The scale, opportunity, and ambition are just astronomical,” Zeeshan says. “It’s a great place to be.” That passion and drive are what prompt Zeeshan and his team to remain by the client’s side every step of the way. “We come in to do strategy work,” he says, “but also go through the whole value chain and move into execution. We become an extension of the business itself.” He’s brimming with ambition, but those dreams aren’t just for himself. He’s committed to elevating his whole team as they build a world-class banking practice in Dubai. “I'd love to see all of them become partners, continue to innovate, and build capability all over the world, but most importantly, be happy and enjoy the exciting journey that lies ahead.”