Chris Sacy

I bring a hands-on, operator’s perspective to advisory and board roles, grounded in over 25 years of leading complex, multi-country businesses across the Middle East and Africa. My background spans finance, operations and full P&L accountability, having served as CFO and COO through periods of family ownership, private equity, IPO and public company governance.

As a board member or advisor, I add value by helping management teams make better decisions in complex environments: clarifying strategy, strengthening governance and cash discipline, and translating high-level objectives into executable operating models. I am particularly effective at supporting CEOs during transformation phases, growth acceleration, post-acquisition integration or when operating across volatile or fragmented markets.

Companies that benefit most from my expertise are mid-to-large organizations facing scale-up challenges, international expansion or organizational transformation, especially in emerging markets. I am also well suited to private equity-backed businesses, family-owned companies professionalizing their governance, and boards seeking a pragmatic voice with deep operational and financial experience rather than a purely theoretical perspective.

My approach is supportive, direct and engaged: I do not replace management, but I challenge constructively, help anticipate risks, and contribute time and judgment to build resilient, well-governed and sustainably growing businesses.