Consult Experts

A founder-led advisory firm helping senior leaders diagnose why major investments miss their business outcomes.

A close-up, photographic-real image of a black marble conference table displaying a structured diagnostic methodology in physical form: three overlapping, translucent acrylic layers, each etched with abstract patterns representing transformation, operations, and data. Thin, metallic markers connect the layers, forming a precise, almost architectural network. Around the structure lie a few thick, unbranded case-study folders slightly open, revealing pages filled with dense, blurred content and margin annotations, suggesting real-world scenarios. The setting is a minimalist, modern boardroom with dark wood paneling and no screens or devices. Cool, diffused daylight from a large unseen window washes across the scene, creating crisp reflections on the acrylic and marble. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with balanced composition, the mood is analytical, methodical, and quietly confident.
A meticulously organized executive strategy workspace with a large, matte charcoal table covered in neatly arranged, printed case-study binders, color-coded sticky flags, and a single open leather notebook filled with handwritten diagnostic notes and arrows. At the center, a sleek glass paperweight rests on a page titled “Why Transformations Fail,” surrounded by annotated charts with key passages highlighted rather than any visible text. The scene is set in a high-floor corner office with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing a blurred city skyline at dusk. Soft, indirect evening light and warm recessed ceiling lighting create a sophisticated, contemplative mood. Shot at eye level in photographic realism, with shallow depth of field that keeps the central diagnostic materials in sharp focus while the expansive office and skyline fall into an elegant blur.

Why Consult Experts Was Created

Consult Experts was founded when Rafat Khan saw intelligent, well-funded transformations quietly fail on outcomes. We work only with senior leaders, providing independent diagnosis, not implementation, so recommendations stay unbiased. Explore the Challenges or Advisory pages to see how this works.

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Senior Advisors

An elegant consulting “war room” captured in photographic realism: a long, custom oak table nearly covered by a curated spread of printed case materials, oversized sticky sheets with faint, blurred writing, and a precise arrangement of color-coded index cards forming distinct clusters that suggest a diagnostic framework. At the far end, a single, open binder displays a complex, high-level transformation roadmap represented only by abstract shapes and arrows instead of readable text. The room has tall, matte grey walls, a single large analog clock, and no digital screens. Soft morning light enters from tall windows on one side, creating long, gentle shadows across the table. Shot from a wide, slightly elevated angle, the atmosphere feels focused, high-stakes, and distinctly senior-executive oriented.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Rafat Khan personally leads each engagement, bringing decades of transformation, data and operations experience.

A close-up, photographic-real image of a black marble conference table displaying a structured diagnostic methodology in physical form: three overlapping, translucent acrylic layers, each etched with abstract patterns representing transformation, operations, and data. Thin, metallic markers connect the layers, forming a precise, almost architectural network. Around the structure lie a few thick, unbranded case-study folders slightly open, revealing pages filled with dense, blurred content and margin annotations, suggesting real-world scenarios. The setting is a minimalist, modern boardroom with dark wood paneling and no screens or devices. Cool, diffused daylight from a large unseen window washes across the scene, creating crisp reflections on the acrylic and marble. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with balanced composition, the mood is analytical, methodical, and quietly confident.

Mateo García

CTO

Former COO and board advisor, specializing in rescuing stalled transformations and realigning operations to strategy.

A meticulously organized executive strategy workspace with a large, matte charcoal table covered in neatly arranged, printed case-study binders, color-coded sticky flags, and a single open leather notebook filled with handwritten diagnostic notes and arrows. At the center, a sleek glass paperweight rests on a page titled “Why Transformations Fail,” surrounded by annotated charts with key passages highlighted rather than any visible text. The scene is set in a high-floor corner office with floor-to-ceiling windows revealing a blurred city skyline at dusk. Soft, indirect evening light and warm recessed ceiling lighting create a sophisticated, contemplative mood. Shot at eye level in photographic realism, with shallow depth of field that keeps the central diagnostic materials in sharp focus while the expansive office and skyline fall into an elegant blur.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

CIO-level technology strategist who translates complex platforms into clear investment cases, risks, and governance decisions.

An elegant consulting “war room” captured in photographic realism: a long, custom oak table nearly covered by a curated spread of printed case materials, oversized sticky sheets with faint, blurred writing, and a precise arrangement of color-coded index cards forming distinct clusters that suggest a diagnostic framework. At the far end, a single, open binder displays a complex, high-level transformation roadmap represented only by abstract shapes and arrows instead of readable text. The room has tall, matte grey walls, a single large analog clock, and no digital screens. Soft morning light enters from tall windows on one side, creating long, gentle shadows across the table. Shot from a wide, slightly elevated angle, the atmosphere feels focused, high-stakes, and distinctly senior-executive oriented.

Leila Haddad

Designer

Data and analytics leader focused on turning fragmented data estates into decision-ready assets for executives.

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How We Work With Leaders

Engagements are lean, analytically rigorous, and led directly by Rafat—no pyramids of junior consultants. We structure interviews, working sessions, and evidence reviews around executive calendars, minimizing noise and maximizing insight.

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A close-up, photographic-real image of a black marble conference table displaying a structured diagnostic methodology in physical form: three overlapping, translucent acrylic layers, each etched with abstract patterns representing transformation, operations, and data. Thin, metallic markers connect the layers, forming a precise, almost architectural network. Around the structure lie a few thick, unbranded case-study folders slightly open, revealing pages filled with dense, blurred content and margin annotations, suggesting real-world scenarios. The setting is a minimalist, modern boardroom with dark wood paneling and no screens or devices. Cool, diffused daylight from a large unseen window washes across the scene, creating crisp reflections on the acrylic and marble. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with balanced composition, the mood is analytical, methodical, and quietly confident.