BB&D Leadership Team

Barot, Brennan & Downes was formed by 3 operators from different worlds, strategy, innovation, and transformation came together with a shared understanding. That most “consulting” in The Middle East doesn’t actually do that much. It’s bloated and outdated.

Advice was easy. Execution was rare. Outcomes were even rarer.

So they built a boutique consultancy designed for real impact — one that blends strategy with hands on delivery, and a single goal: to help founders and leadership teams execute the kind of transformation that actually delivers across The Middle East.

PARAS BAROT

Paras, brings deep experience in strategy, transformation, and board-level governance at large organisations such as Goldman Sachs, HSBC and the London Stock Exchange. He's worked with high-growth businesses, venture firms, and governments - helping leadership teams scale and adapt to what's next.

JESSICA BRENNAN

Jessica is a seasoned change manager with a track record of leading transformation, project management, and continuous improvement efforts across North America, Europe, Asia, and The Middle East. Renowned for her sharp leadership and ability to simplify the complex, she brings focus and momentum to both startups and large-scale enterprises.

CRASH S. DOWNES

Crash, is a communication and brand strategist and a former management consultant specialising in transformation. As a management consultant in the UAE, he led large-scale transformation projects across The Middle East. He helps companies launch, scale, and reposition — blending creative strategy with operational rigour.