Taufiq Rahim

Taufiq Rahim is a globally recognised strategist, investor and thought leader working at the intersection of geopolitics, technology and economic transformation. With more than two decades of experience across the public, private and non-profit sectors, he has built a reputation for helping organisations understand global shifts and turn complex geopolitical trends into practical opportunities for growth and innovation.

Rahim is the curator and principal of 2040 World and is building a series of platforms within the 2040 Nexus that combine thought leadership, advisory services and investment. His work explores how emerging technologies, shifting power structures and new economic models will shape the next generation of global development. Alongside this work, he serves as managing shareholder of Globesight, the global advisory and development firm he founded, and continues to play a leading role in guiding investment and partnerships across international markets.

Earlier in his career, Rahim held roles with some of the world’s most influential institutions. He worked as a Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company, gaining experience in global strategy and corporate transformation. His public policy and development work includes positions with the United Nations, the Aga Khan Development Network and governance programmes with the National Democratic Institute. He also contributed to research and teaching at Harvard University, while serving as a visiting fellow at the Dubai School of Government.

Rahim’s influence extends into policy and research. He is a Senior Fellow in the Future Security Program at New America and a Research Fellow at the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government. Through these roles, he examines the impact of geopolitical competition, emerging technologies and economic disruption on global security and development. He is also the author of Trump 2.5: A Primer and Middle East in Crisis & Conflict: A Primer, and publishes long-form geopolitical analysis through his platform Geopolitico.

Organisations hire Taufiq Rahim as a keynote speaker for his rare ability to connect geopolitics, technology and business strategy in a clear and engaging way. Drawing on experience across four continents, he provides audiences with practical insight into global risk, emerging markets and the forces shaping the future of leadership and international cooperation. His commentary is widely cited by major international outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg, The New York Times, the Financial Times and CNN.