Brunswick Group announced on Tuesday it would open a new office in Riyadh, its 28th branch globally, to better serve its growing client base in Saudi Arabia. The move will formalize the world’s top strategic advisory firm’s presence in the Kingdom and allow it to expand its reach throughout the Middle East. “The Kingdom continues to be an exciting, dynamic market and, under the ambitious Vision 2030 plan, offers tremendous opportunity for Brunswick. We are proud to have been advising clients in Saudi Arabia for over a decade and we are delighted to formalize our presence in the country,” Head of Brunswick Gulf Rupert Young said. Young said he was looking forward to work with newly appointed colleagues, which include Tariq Al-Buhosi as head of the Riyadh office and Ikram Al-Yacoub as its general manager. Before joining Brunswick, Al-Buhosi was a director with PwC Consulting in the Middle East, where he led numerous projects spanning multiple sectors on the most critical elements of national transformation. Al-Buhosi was also a director at the Saudi law firm Harasani and Alkhamees, where he helped international organizations establish their presence in the Kingdom. “Opening an office in Riyadh will enable Brunswick to better serve our strong and growing client base in the Kingdom,” Al-Buhosi said. “Our local team, supported by a network of global experts, will continue to advise Saudi clients on the most complex corporate issues both inside and outside the Kingdom, and will play a key role in the development of Saudi talent in strategic communications.” Al-Yacoub will work closely with Tariq on client projects and the development of the office. Prior to joining Brunswick, Ikram was Managing Editor at Al Arabiya News Channel, where she also led the business team. Her experience spans a range of sectors including Energy and Resources, Technology, Media and Telecommunications, and Financial Institutions. The Brunswick Group advises on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, and society.