Consulting Services
Expertise Has a Price.
Results Are Worth It.
Dr. Tannous receives dozens of requests for free advice every week. His time is now structured as a professional consulting practice — because your challenges deserve focused, accountable expertise.
Why Professional Consulting Matters
You Get Undivided Attention
Free advice is given in passing. Paid consulting means Dr. Tannous has reviewed your situation, prepared for your session, and is fully focused on your specific challenge.
You Get Accountability
When there's a financial commitment, both parties take it seriously. Recommendations come with context, rationale, and follow-through.
You Get 37 Years of Expertise
The insights Dr. Tannous provides aren't from a textbook — they're from decades of solving real problems at one of the world's most respected engineering firms.
You Get Honest Counsel
Dr. Tannous built his reputation on integrity. He will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That kind of honesty is rare — and valuable.
Service Tiers
Choose Your Engagement
1-Hour Consultation
Focused. Actionable. Valuable.
$250
per session
A structured, high-impact advisory session tailored to your specific challenge. Whether you're navigating an R&D strategy decision, evaluating a technology investment, or need an expert second opinion, Dr. Tannous delivers clarity in 60 minutes.
What's Included
- Pre-session intake form to maximize focus
- 60-minute video or phone consultation
- Follow-up summary with key recommendations
- One round of follow-up questions via email
- Honest, direct assessment — no sugarcoating
Ideal For
- R&D leaders facing strategic inflection points
- Entrepreneurs evaluating chemical engineering ventures
- Executives seeking expert technical due diligence
- Researchers needing industry perspective on commercialization
Board Member
Governance with Real-World R&D Expertise
Contact to Discuss
terms vary
Bring 37+ years of executive R&D leadership, three US patents, and international business development experience to your board. Dr. Tannous provides the technical credibility and strategic perspective that most boards lack.
What's Included
- Regular board meeting participation
- R&D strategy oversight and guidance
- Technology assessment and IP review
- International market perspective (Middle East, North Africa)
- Introductions to relevant industry networks
Ideal For
- Chemical, petrochemical, and energy companies
- Technology startups seeking credibility
- Organizations expanding into Middle East markets
- Companies building or scaling R&D functions
Long-Term Advisor
Sustained Strategic Partnership
Contact to Discuss
monthly retainer
An ongoing advisory relationship for organizations navigating complex, multi-year R&D transformations. Dr. Tannous becomes a trusted extension of your leadership team — available for regular sessions, critical decisions, and strategic pivots.
What's Included
- Regular scheduled advisory sessions
- On-call availability for urgent decisions
- Quarterly strategic reviews
- Access to Dr. Tannous's professional network
- Ongoing technology and market monitoring
Ideal For
- Organizations building or transforming R&D capabilities
- Companies entering new technical markets
- Firms managing complex innovation portfolios
- Leadership teams seeking experienced R&D mentorship
Not Sure Which Engagement Is Right for You?
Start with a single 1-hour consultation. It's the lowest-risk way to experience Dr. Tannous's approach and determine whether a longer engagement makes sense for your organization.
For board membership and long-term advisory roles, Dr. Tannous is selective about the organizations he works with. He takes on a limited number of engagements to ensure each client receives genuine attention and value.