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Faisal Hamady is a core member of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice at Boston Consulting Group. He is experienced in corporate transformations, go-to-market approaches, and growth strategies (especially in the cyber-tech and telco spaces) across several international markets including the UK, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, the US, and the Middle East.

Faisal's most recent work focuses on the intersection of technology and economic development. In this area, he led the design and activation of national-level strategies (including ICT, artificial intelligence, and radio frequency spectrum) as well as the development of targeted programs and policy tools (ecosystem development funds, emerging tech localization initiatives, innovation districts).

He serves on the technical review panel for several industry associations (including MIT Technology Review, EDAS, IEEE) and has coauthored numerous papers on energy efficiency and security in mobile wireless networks.

Before joining the firm, Faisal was a platform engineer at Intel Corporation. He also cofounded Bringo, a digital retail startup.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • ME, electrical and computer engineering, American University of Beirut
  • BE, computer and communication engineering, University of Notre Dame

Publications and Videos

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Regulating the Next Generation of Satellites

Low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites are evolving rapidly, with new applications and huge market potential. Governments need the right regulatory framework to capitalize.
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An Ecosystem Approach to Governing Innovation Hubs

Successful innovation hubs require a careful mix of companies, agencies, talent, technology, funding, and market access, bonded together through the principles of ecosystem governance.
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Beyond The Network: Policy Measures to Position 5G as a Launchpad for the Digital Economy

In this paper, we shed light on select regulatory frameworks and policy measures that would be critical to transition to 5G and position this critical technology as a launchpad for the digital economy.
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Charting Economic Opportunities in the New Digital Paradigm

The digital sector’s multi-trillion-dollar expansion leaves leaders and decision-makers with only two options: adapt to its accelerating pace, or be left behind.

News Report: Faisal Hamady – Managing Director & Partner at BCG

An important question for businesses exploring opportunities in the metaverse is, "What real value can be created, and how can I tap into it?"

News Report: Faisal Hamady – Managing Director & Partner at BCG

Connectivity is a critical enabler in achieving ambitions to grow economies.

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The Coming Battle for Spectrum

Wireless spectrum is in high demand. New users and applications are emerging rapidly. To maximize this limited natural resource, countries must adopt a new management model.
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The Global AI Race is on Observations from Leading National AI Strategies

AI has a strong potential to disrupt in­dustries and countries’ economies around the world, and is proving to be a force multiplier for the global economy in favor of high-tech nations.