Who We Are

Delivering tailored and measurable solutions with regional expertise

Phi Management Group, a leading Human Capabilities and Leadership Consulting Company founded in 2005, is a niche Regional Middle Eastern–European Management Consulting firm that specializes in Leadership Assessment and Development.
We tailor hands-on solutions that create a tangible and measurable impact on business performance.

At Phi Management, we are passionate about assessing leadership capabilities and developing the competencies and potential that help leaders thrive in
an ever-changing landscape.

Harnessing Human Potential

By developing people strategies that tap into latent human potential and utilising more in-depth understandings through psychology, cognition, and behaviour, we aim to safeguard against these future threats. Through our highly experienced assessors and facilitators, we identify talent, bridge skills gaps, and support leaders in their transitions to new roles.

Transformative Digital Solutions

Our approach is both digital and experiential, offering transformative solutions that empower organisations to seize opportunities and expand their reach. We work collaboratively with our clients, building unparalleled partnerships that ensure lasting impact. Phi Management’s expansive network across the Middle East and Europe, coupled with our expertise, positions us uniquely to help clients navigate complex environments and achieve their objectives.

Empowering Future Leaders

Phi Management’s commitment to unlocking human potential is at the core of what we do. Our solutions empower leaders to adapt and succeed, ensuring their long-term success in the evolving and fast-paced Business world.

Phi Management

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be a trusted boutique consulting firm equipping leaders with confidence

Mission

We strive to be a valued resource that guides clients in the attainment of their business goals through innovative, customized solutions. We empower leaders with advanced assessment and development programs backed up by pioneering technology for growth. With operations across the MENA region and Europe, we uphold our values, give back to our communities and strive for excellence through the expertise of our team

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Values

Excellence and Quality

We pursue excellence , holding ourselves to uncompromising standards that reflect precision, integrity, and pride in every outcome

Continuous Growth and Learning

We consider ourselves as a school where our teams continuously develop, lead with confidence, and unlock their full potential.

Client-Centric Partnership

We deeply value our clients across the MEA and Europe as true partners, prioritizing their needs and tailoring solutions to build long-term, trusted, and meaningful relationships.

Passion and Commitment

We are firmly committed to delivering impactful results while consistently upholding the highest levels of professionalism and ethical standards.

Resilience and Adaptability

We thrive in turbulent markets and dynamic environments transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and progress.

Innovative Thinking

We challenge conventions and embrace creativity to craft innovative, effective solutions that empower our clients and positively impact their communities.

Senior Leadership

Micheline El Housseini Timbrell

Chief Executive Officer

Micheline is the founder and CEO of Phi Management Group, an esteemed and distinguished management consulting firm specialized in leadership assessment and development, operating across the Middle East and Europe, with offices in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Lebanon. A seasoned Management consultant and C-suite executive…

Mark Timbrell

UK Managing Partner

Mark is the Managing Partner of Phi Management Group’s UK office. With over twenty-seven years of experience in the Middle East, Mark has worked extensively with diverse cultures, advocating for servant leadership centred on individual development. He empowers individuals to take personal responsibility, guiding them toward their career aspirations.

All About Phi

Our name “Phi” reflects more than just a Greek letter; it signifies the Golden Ratio, an ideal of balance and precision. Just as the Fibonacci sequence is a measure of harmony and growth, Phi Management is dedicated to delivering solutions that drive tangible, measurable impacts on business performance for our clients.

Mark Timbrell

UK Managing Partner

Career Biography

Mark is the Managing Partner of Phi Management Group’s UK office. With over twenty-seven years of experience in the Middle East, Mark has worked extensively with diverse cultures, advocating for servant leadership centred on individual development. He empowers individuals to take personal responsibility, guiding them toward their career aspirations.

As a seasoned coach and senior assessor, Mark focuses on nurturing C-Suite leaders, Executives, and Board Members. His expertise extends to competency-based interviewing for senior roles, and he’s often invited as a guest speaker at universities in Beirut. Mark also excels in creating assessment tools, including role-plays and in-trays, tailored for high-level assessment centres. A strategic thinker, Mark specialises in identifying critical goals and success factors in various business scenarios. This insight allows him to craft unique strategies that foster and sustain competitive advantages. His extensive experience has honed his ability to anticipate risks and develop contingency plans, especially in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) contexts.

Mark’s versatile leadership has been instrumental as a General Manager in Regional and Multinational companies, where he shaped strategies and drove stakeholder success. He has overseen turnovers exceeding $25M in the UAE (Abu Dhabi), Qatar, Jordan, and Lebanon, earning him prestigious awards during his tenure. Mark plays a crucial role in realising Phi Management’s vision, contributing to the design of long-term strategies that create innovative assessment and development solutions. These solutions are tailored to meet evolving market trends and digitalisation challenges in both European and Middle Eastern contexts.

Credentials

  • Managerial Executive Program

Cornell University, IMHI/ESSEC 2002

  • Practitioner Diploma & Member

Academy of Executive Coaching AoEC

  • Certified Assessor

Hogan

  • The Leadership Challenge

Wiley

  • Business Strategy

Harvard Business School Online

  • Competency-Based Interview

(CBI) assessor

  • 360 Quest Facilitator

Micheline El Housseini Timbrell

Chief Executive Officer

Career Biography

Micheline is the founder and CEO of Phi Management Group, an esteemed and distinguished management consulting firm specialized in leadership assessment and development, operating across the Middle East and Europe, with offices in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Lebanon.

A seasoned Management consultant and C-suite executive coach, Micheline has spent over two decades dedicated to developing innovative and results driven solutions in organizational development and the leadership field working with global and regional organizations and government entities, helping to develop leaders and work cultures, establishing herself as a leading authority in leadership assessment and development.

Under her directorship, Phi Management Group is at forefront of the Middle East’s HR industry. The group leads large scale projects in both the private and public sectors.

Micheline is a sought-after speaker and educator, she had the privilege of teaching at esteemed institutions such as the American University of Beirut – EMBA program, Notre Dame University, and the University Saint Joseph Lebanon

She regularly contributes to regional conferences and academic programs, imparting her knowledge to the next generation of professionals and business leaders across the world.

Credentials

  • Boards of Directors, Diploma | IMD (in process)

– Driving Sustainability from the Boardroom
– Team Dynamics for Boards
– Strategy Governance for Boards Program

  • Executive Education, Strategic Thinking

Business School – London

  • Executive Coaching

AOEC, ICF

  • International Systematic Team Coaching

AOEC

  • BPS Level A&B Register Qualifications in test use

The British Psychological Society Division of Occupational Psychology

  • Mental Toughness Assessment Certificate

AQR international

  • Talent Q Dimensions & Elements

Korn Ferry

  • Everything Disc

Wiley

  • Saville Wave 

Saville Consulting

  • Occupational Personality Questionnaire

SHI

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