Mission
To provide integrated technical and commercial consulting solutions that enable Oil & Gas service companies to achieve operational excellence, sustainable growth, and successful market positioning.
Specialized consulting for the global Oil & Gas industry
Oil & Gas Advisory
Overview
Company
ARE Consulting is a specialized Technical and Commercial Consulting firm serving the global Oil & Gas industry, with a distinct focus on rotating equipment services and strategic business development in the Middle East.
The firm was founded by Antonio Gagliardi, a senior executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience at General Electric, where he served as Commercial Director Middle East and Sales Director for rotating equipment and services.
ARE Consulting combines deep technical expertise, high-level commercial leadership, and a strong regional network to support companies seeking operational excellence, market expansion, and sustainable growth.
- 25+Years of Executive Experience
- UAEMiddle East Market Focus
Vision & Mission
Vision
To become a trusted strategic partner for organizations seeking to enhance their service capabilities, expand into the Middle East, and execute high-value technical-commercial initiatives.
Strategic
Positioning
ARE Consulting operates at the intersection of three critical industry needs, serving as a strategic partner for service providers, OEMs, EPC contractors, and multibrand operators.
Technical Capability Reinforcement
Providing specialized expertise in rotating equipment to fill technical gaps and ensure service continuity and quality across complex operations.
Commercial Performance Enhancement
Supporting companies in restructuring their commercial architecture and driving measurable improvements in sales performance and growth.
Middle East Market Access & Expansion
Enabling organizations to enter and grow in the UAE and GCC through structured market development, partner identification, and business representation.
Core service
Pillars
01 Technical Advisory
Rotating Equipment
- Field service engineering support
- Outage and overhaul advisory
- Inspection & maintenance strategy
- Specialized talent identification
- Critical spare parts sourcing
02 Commercial Transformation & Growth
- Commercial strategy definition
- Sales organization optimization
- Go-to-market planning
- Key account development
- Performance improvement frameworks
03 Market Entry & Expansion UAE & Middle East
- Market assessment and positioning
- Partner identification & alliance structuring
- Business development representation
- Strategic stakeholder introductions
Pillar 1 · Rotating equipment technical advisory
Our approach
We provide high-level technical consulting and access to specialized professionals for multibrand service operations. Our structured approach ensures continuity, reliability, and quality across all service activities.
Services delivered
- Field service engineering support
- Outage and overhaul advisory
- Inspection and maintenance strategy
- Specialized talent identification
- Critical spare parts sourcing
Pillar 2 · Commercial transformation & growth
Commercial transformation & growth
We support companies undergoing commercial restructuring or pursuing accelerated growth. Our methodology aligns commercial architecture with measurable business outcomes.
Commercial Strategy Definition
Designing tailored go-to-market strategies aligned with company capabilities and market dynamics in the Oil & Gas sector.
Sales Organization: Optimization
Restructuring and strengthening sales teams, processes, and performance metrics to maximize commercial effectiveness.
Key Account: Development
Building and managing strategic client relationships to deepen engagement and generate sustainable long-term revenue.
Performance: Improvement Frameworks
Implementing frameworks that translate commercial activity into measurable KPIs, accountability, and growth outcomes.
Pillar 3 · UAE & Middle East market entry & expansion
UAE & Middle East · Market entry & expansion
We provide structured support to organizations aiming to establish or expand operations in the United Arab Emirates and the broader GCC region. Our regional expertise reduces entry risk and accelerates market integration.
Services include
- Market assessment and positioning
- Partner identification and alliance structuring
- Business development representation
- Strategic stakeholder introductions
Why ARE Consulting
- 25+ years of executive experience within a leading global OEM
- Proven leadership across Middle East energy markets
- Multi-brand rotating equipment expertise
- Strong regional business network
- Integrated technical-commercial approach
- Board-level strategic perspective
Our value proposition
Our role is not transactional — we operate as a strategic advisor aligned with our clients' long-term objectives.
- Bridging technical gaps in complex service environments
- Strengthening commercial performance and organizational structure
- Enabling successful market entry in high-growth regions
- Connecting companies with qualified partners and specialized resources
Strategic partnerships & project enablement
We facilitate alliances, joint ventures, and consortium development for targeted projects and large-scale tenders. By aligning complementary technical and commercial capabilities, we enhance competitiveness and project execution capacity.
Conclusion
In a highly competitive and technically demanding Oil & Gas environment, sustainable growth requires both operational depth and commercial clarity. Through senior-level leadership, industry expertise, and regional market knowledge, ARE Consulting supports organizations in transforming technical capabilities into strategic advantage and commercial success.
ARE Consulting delivers both.
Operational depth & commercial clarity.
Antonio Gagliardi
Oil & Gas Advisory