Years of Experience
Across research, innovation and international initiatives.
From strategy
to execution
Strategic clarity for high-potential projects at decisive moments.
Clarity. Structure. Momentum.
Ana Garrido Strategy works with selected innovation, research and international initiatives where complexity must become direction, alignment and executable growth.
With a special focus on Europe–Middle East opportunity spaces, the practice structures projects where the quality of decisions defines their trajectory.
Positioning
A discreet bridge between European innovation and Middle East opportunities.
Ana Garrido Strategy sits at the intersection of strategy, innovation, research, funding, institutional complexity and execution.
A discreet bridge between European research, innovation capabilities and emerging Middle East opportunity spaces.
Experience
Years Executive Leadership
Leading complex environments and high-performing teams.
Annual Institutional Budget
Track record of managing significant public and private resources.
Research & Institutional Ecosystem
Professionals across research, operations, innovation and strategy functions.
Selected Impact
Complex initiatives structured
From fragmented challenges to clear, executable strategies.
High-value funding processes
Supporting competitive proposals and strategic partnerships.
International partnerships built
Connecting European and Middle East ecosystems for long-term impact.
Decisions that move projects
Turning strategic clarity into measurable progress and sustainable growth.
Approach
Clarify
Understand the real context, risks and opportunities.
Structure
Design the strategy, governance and execution architecture.
Activate
Mobilise stakeholders, resources and momentum.
What I Do
Strategic diagnosis
Clarify the real status, risks and opportunity space of a project.
Growth & funding readiness
Shape initiatives into coherent, fundable and defensible projects.
Governance & operating model
Define roles, responsibilities and decision structures.
Leadership advisory
Support critical decisions with external judgement and structure.
Strategic positioning
Build credibility, narrative and opportunity pathways.
International activation
Connect European capabilities with Middle East opportunity ecosystems.
How I Work
Independent perspective
Objective, senior-level external advice.
Tailored approach
No templates. Every engagement is unique.
Executive partnership
Hands-on support until strategy becomes execution.
Discretion & trust
Confidentiality and integrity in sensitive environments.
Who I Work With
Research & Innovation Organizations
Universities, research institutes and innovation ecosystems.
Public Authorities & Stakeholders
Governments, regions, agencies and public bodies.
International Partners
Organizations and investors across Europe and the Middle East.
About
Ana Garrido Strategy is an independent strategic practice supporting high-potential innovation, research and international initiatives at decisive moments.
The goal is simple: to help projects with real potential become clear, credible and ready to move.
Clarity. Structure. Momentum.
Let’s turn potential
into impact—together.
If your project has potential but needs structure, direction or a clear path to execution, I would be pleased to talk.
Let’s Talk