Kevin Sidebottom
Managing Director, Advisory
Kevin Sidebottom is the Managing Director of ValuStrat’s Advisory Division, leading its strategic growth and operational excellence. With over 37 years of experience in business advisory and transformation, he has held leadership roles at world-class firms such as EC Harris, Arcadis, KPMG, and OC&C Strategy Consultants.
Kevin has been pivotal at ValuStrat for the past decade, delivering high-impact advisory engagements across real estate, education, healthcare, financial services, and family businesses. His expertise spans strategy development, business planning, programme management, and transformational change.
Kevin specialises in organisational structuring, business process improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and performance management systems. Known for his leadership and ability to mentor teams, he ensures the seamless execution of complex projects by addressing transformational change's people, processes, and systems aspects.
Kevin has led significant projects across the Middle East, including:
- Qatar – Health and education strategy for Lusail City, a new development for 450,000+ residents.
- Saudi Arabia – Feasibility study for an Islamic Tourist Resort island, including socio-economic impact analysis.
- Jordan – Restructuring of the Directorate of Government Buildings, enhancing asset management for 10,000+ properties.
- Abu Dhabi, UAE – Estates management strategy for a developer overseeing USD 75 billion in mixed-use assets.
- Dubai, UAE – Industry analysis and investment strategy to support Dubai World Central’s aerotropolis vision.
- Hong Kong – Strategic procurement framework for HKD 15 billion in capital and operational expenditure for the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Before ValuStrat, Kevin spent six years at EC Harris and Arcadis, leading strategy and transformation initiatives within built assets and social infrastructure. He holds an MBA from Bradford University Management Centre and is recognised for his strategic vision, leadership, and ability to drive complex business transformations.
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