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Karun Kurien is the Co-Founder of Alaan, a fintech company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a background in strategy and digital engagements at McKinsey & Company.
Current Title and Company
Karun Kurien is currently working as the Co-Founder of Alaan, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He is focused on simplifying finance for businesses in the Middle East through Alaan's flagship spend management platform powered by innovative corporate cards.
Previous Roles at McKinsey & Company
Karun Kurien has held multiple roles at McKinsey & Company. He served as an Engagement Manager from 2019 to 2021 for two years, preceded by a six-month tenure as Junior Engagement Manager in 2019. Before these roles, he was an Associate from 2018 to 2019, and earlier from 2015 to 2017, both periods totaling three years. He led digital and strategy engagements, working with CEOs, banks, payments companies, regulators, and Middle Eastern conglomerates.
Experience at Deloitte Consulting
Karun Kurien has experience working at Deloitte Consulting in IT consulting roles. He was a Senior Software Engineer from 2010 to 2012 for two years, and prior to that, he worked as a Software Engineer from 2008 to 2010 for two years. His tenure at Deloitte Consulting spanned roles in both the US and India.
Educational Background
Karun Kurien holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy & Operations from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology.
Focus on Fintech Innovation
Combining business and technical expertise, Karun Kurien is dedicated to driving fintech innovation. He is currently building Alaan, aiming to create the region's leading spend management platform. His efforts are concentrated on leveraging innovative corporate cards to simplify finance for businesses in the Middle East.
