He is a renowned veteran with over 25 years of experience in the aluminum and metals industry, specializing in system designs. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with private and investment companies, honing his skills in managing mega international projects.

In 2023, he assumed the role of CEO at ALBADDAD Group, where he leads the organization with a focus on strategic direction and day-to-day operations. His expertise spans strategic and operational management, budgeting, cost controls, export, supply chain, and technical oversight. Additionally, he is adept at driving strategic business development initiatives, restructuring efforts, and facilitating new market acquisitions to enhance overall performance and growth.

He was honored to be recognized as one of the top 10 at the "Top CEO Conference and Awards" under the category of Mining, Metals, and Chemicals.

Dr. Fahad bin Mushayt is the Chief Executive Officer at ASFAR, the Saudi tourism investment company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund established to drive the growth of tourism investment in partnership with the private sector to create captivating destinations in Saudi Arabia for visitors from all over the world in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Boasting more than two decades of experience, Dr. Mushayt's illustrious career spans across multifaceted domains including city management, mega investments in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, strategic business development, and operations management. He has also taken on challenging roles in myriad sectors including information technology and telecommunications, as well as infrastructure development.

Before his tenure at ASFAR, Dr. Mushayt held pivotal positions in both government and semi-government entities. In 2021, he was Deputy Governor for Investment and Business Development at the State Property General Authority, after being Chief Executive Officer of the Diplomatic Quarter General Authority (DQGA) in Riyadh for three years. Prior to that, Dr. Mushayt was part of the executive team at Saudi Telecom Group, where he spent nearly twenty years holding many other key positions including Chief Executive Officer of Mega Strategic Projects, Vice President for Business Development, and Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Performance.

He has also served on the boards of various organizations worldwide including Maxis Communication Berhad Holding Company in Malaysia, Aircel Company in India, and Axis Company in Indonesia, to name a few.

Dr. Fahad bin Mushayt holds a PhD in Economics, Political Economy and Public Policies from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in economics from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research from King Saud University, Riyadh.

Husam Gawish is HKA’s Partner & Head of Operations for Saudi Arabia. Husam is responsible for driving HKA’s strategic growth in the Kingdom and takes the lead in developing business opportunities and securing new appointments. He is also responsible for ensuring the technical, strategic, and quality standards and targets of all deliverables are consistently met. Husam is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers in the UK.

Husam has 26 years of diverse engineering, claims, project management and business development & marketing experience gained through working on a wide range of global and regional projects across several industry sectors, including infrastructure, power generation, buildings and oil and gas. Husam has a strong technical background and extensive commercial and contractual experience.

Mohamed Amer works as the Managing Director for the MENA region with the International Code Council (ICC). He joined ICC to run the Dubai office by providing strategic direction and on-the-ground support to organizations involved in building safety across the MENA region. His work spans government entities, construction companies, manufacturers, design professionals and other key stakeholders. With over 15 years of experience in oil/gas, project management, and TIC industries, Mohamed leads ICC’s operations and business development aspects in the MENA through existing and new partners, to help deploy/lead/facilitate ICC’s service lines for new business offerings across its family of solutions spectrum.

A distinguished speaker at conferences and workshops, Mohamed reinforces ICC's mission in building safety/innovation/sustainability, showcasing his commitment to advancing the industry's best practices and standards. His contributions underscore his dedication to fostering a safer and more resilient built environment in the MENA region. He obtained his Master’s degree in Engineering Systems Management and Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Minor in Applied Mathematics and Computational Methods from the American University of Sharjah.

Engineer Sultan Batterjee is a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur in the sectors of Construction, mixed-used real estate and Sustainability Sectors and serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IHCC, President and Founder of Lifestyle Developers and Greener by IHCC, as well as the chairman of Sultan Batterjee Holding, and a board member of Saudi German Hospitals Group, Batterjee Medical Colleges, and the Batterjee Foundation.

With a profound commitment to revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure and has achieved remarkable milestones throughout his career. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School of Design and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he completed degrees in Real Estate Development and Entrepreneurship.

Through his leadership over the past 20 years, IHCC was established as a world-renowned design and construction (turnkey solution provider) company specialized in Healthcare, Education and mixed-use development projects in the Middle East and North Africa. IHCC has been the recipient of many international awards and accolades that reflect the strength of Sultan’s guidance and successful management of the company.

Under his adept leadership, IHCC has spearheaded groundbreaking projects, pioneering state-of-the-art hospital facilities across the MENA region such as the Center of Excellence Batterjee in Medical City in Dubai and the Makkah Saudi German Hospital . Batterjee's strategic vision has propelled IHCC to the forefront of healthcare construction, earning global recognition for excellence and innovation and listed as top 5 Construction companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Batterjee's relentless pursuit of excellence has led to the successful completion of numerous prestigious healthcare projects in MENA region, transforming landscapes and enriching communities. His infinite dedication to quality, sustainability, and patient-centric design sets IHCC's projects apart, creating enduring legacies of healing and care.

Driven by a passion for enhancing healthcare accessibility and delivery, Sultan Batterjee remains a beacon of inspiration, empowering IHCC to continue its transformative journey, shaping the future of healthcare for generations to come.

Sultan’s work fundamentally focuses on driving purpose and delivering sustainable growth, while positively impacting communities and quality of life. He is an integral part of the Batterjee family who are a well-known corporate dynasty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with business roots going back over a 100 years ago.

Sultan achievements in the engineering, construction and real estate development sectors have gained him the recognition of being among the new faces of young Saudi corporate leaders. He was named as one of Forbes 100 Most Inspiring Leaders in Saudi Arabia in 2015, and was listed as top 100 Middle East CEO's in 2023 and 2024 the by Forbes .

Executive Summary
Visionary leader and urban strategist with an extensive background spanning over 25 years in the Real Estate Development sectors. My experience was largely acquired in progressive, growth focused leadership roles with government, private sector, and international organizations, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and lately BoD member of Kanoo Holding Group.

My value proposition is centered around setting a clear vision and high impact strategies for organizations that enable successful business roll outs, superior financial returns and ultimately, greater value generation for these businesses.

Areas of Expertise
My specialism and expertise include urban economics, real estate development and management, funding, finance and governance organizational models.

Core skills

• Visionary
• Strategist
• Investments
• Real Estate Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Governance and Policy
• Mentoring
• Transformations

Career History
2022 to date Board Member of KANOO Holding Group, Independent Director
2020 to date Country Director, Saudi Arabia, Jacobs.
2018 - 2019 Acting Chief Executive Officer, Public Investment Fund (PIF), reporting a board chaired by HRH the crown Prince.
2015 – 2017 Senior Policy Advisor to the Minster of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MoMRA),
2014 – 2017 UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Program), Gulf States Regional Policy Advisor, Advisor to the Saudi Cities Future Program
2008 – 2014 Vice President of Business Development, Maskan Arabia

Board Service, Honors, Special Skills and Education
2018 – 2021 Board Member Bidaya Home Finance, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2008 – 2017 Maskan Arabia, Founding Board Member,
2008 – 2013 Member of Board of Directors International Urban Strategies
2020 to date Chairperson, Nowarni Charity Org
2018 to date Co-Founder Urban Research Lab

Education
2000 University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Master’s Degree, Urban Management
1994 King Saud University, Saudi Arabia,
Business Administration Degree

Professional development
1997 HIS, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
ICHD Post-Graduate Diploma with Distinction, Housing Finance
1996 Institute of Public Administration, Economic Analysis Course

Iain Thomson is the Program Manager for Jubail and Ras Al Khair Industrial Cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is the appointed Bechtel senior representative for Royal Commission, leading an EPC project management team of c.500 personnel, supporting the planning, development and delivery of investor and community infrastructure projects, with annual work plans exceeding SAR 2B across c.120 contracts.
Iain joined Bechtel over 25 years ago as a graduate hire. He has since taken on progressive leadership roles on civil and infrastructure mega projects. Prior to his current role, he was the Regional Director for NEOM Spine, developing the contracting and procurement strategy, and ultimately managing the delivery of one of the world's largest drill and blast tunneling projects within the 28km Mountain Region.
Iain held several positions in business development and functional management, leading multidisciplinary teams. Between 2018 and 2020, Iain was the Project Manager for Bechtel’s Delivery Partner Contract with Sydney Metro, managing the SAR 5.4B Tunnels and Stations Excavation Works. Between 2013 and 2017, Iain was Engineering Manager on Bechtel’s Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia. He established key subcontract design packages and overall technical governance requirements. He also managed the design development and assurance of self-perform tunneling, structural and MEP works.
Iain has extensive knowledge in forming and maintaining stakeholder relationships with various customers. He worked in the UK from 2001 to 2013 on several iconic rail projects, initially as Senior Engineer for High-Speed 1, progressing to Engineering Manager on Bechtel’s Crossrail Project Delivery Partner (PDP) project.
Iain’s experience in the construction industry also includes five years in telecoms. He held key project management positions for the UK analogue to digital switchover program and supported cellular network expansion projects in the UK, Bulgaria and USA.
Iain holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Strathclyde University, Glasgow. He is a Chartered Engineer, Member of the U.K. Institution of Civil Engineers, and Saudi Council of Engineers.
Senior strategic leader with over 25yrs project management experience across four continents

Saurabh Shekhar is a Principal at Kearney, a global management consulting company with
~15 years of experience across multiple sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction,
Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, and Oil and Gas. He has spent 8
years in industry across Energy sector (Oil & Gas) and E-commerce and 6+ years with
consulting across Energy and Process Industries, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction,
Industrial Services, Telecom, and Aviation across multiple topics (Strategy & Growth,
Operating models, Cost Management, Organization Transformation, and Customer
experience)
During his tenure, he has served several key Ministries in the region in shaping the national
agenda for construction sector. His expertise in construction sector has enabled him to
support national strategies for building materials and investment plans, policies, and
regulations including supporting entities in setting up JVs, bringing FDI’s >$500mn, setting
up large-scale manufacturing/assembly plants among others.
In last few years, he has developed and activated the National Industrial Strategy –
Machinery and Equipment Sector and Building Materials and Construction, its prioritized
investment opportunities, and investor attraction plan and activated investment attraction
across 1500+ investors for potential JVs, partnerships across China, Germany, Czech
Republic, France, India etc. He worked on the Building Material and Construction Sector
and Services Strategy for a GCC country, its prioritized investment opportunities, and
investor attraction plan and activated investment attraction across 200+ investors. He also
developed the operating model, transition for a $7bn EPC petrochemical mega-project for a
GCC oil and gas company.
Prior to consulting, he has worked with Amazon (E-commerce Operations), Halliburton, and
Baker Hughes across US, UK, Argentina, Singapore, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and
India in several technical and engineering roles globally.
He holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and engineering
graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR)

Bandar is the General Manager (GM) and a Researcher at the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Institute (AMTI) at the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). KACST is both the
Saudi Arabian national science agency and its national laboratories. Before being named GM in
December 2022, Bandar was the director and a researcher at the National Center for Advanced
Materials Technologies (NCAMT) and at the National Center for Building and Construction
Technology (NCBCT), contributing leadership skills in the scientific and technical elements of major
projects.
Bandar earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Building Technology from King Saud
University (KSU) in Riyadh and a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of
Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles. His master’s thesis project “New Flexibility and the Architecture
of Time” researched the possibility of designing adaptable buildings that evolve over time in response
to their users’ needs and requirements. Bandar received his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in which his
research focus and interest is in the area of Automation in Construction

Dale Chadwick is the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of the King Salman Park Foundation (KSPF). Building on his extensive expertise in urban planning and project management, he is responsible for managing the masterplan and overseeing the project design and delivery of one of the largest urban parks in the world, King Salman Park.

Chadwick brings with him 25+ years of experience and an outstanding delivery track record in the construction and consulting industries. His successful career in managing large-scale construction projects across Asia includes some of the most iconic integrated resorts in the region. From conception through procurement to final handover and operation, he has delivered in excess of $17 billion of mixed-use resort and developments throughout his career.

Before joining KSPF, Chadwick was the Executive Project Officer at Macetpm where he successfully led teams in winning, managing, and delivering several high-profile projects in the Philippines. These include the largest and most advanced data center in the country, the PLDT Campus Headquarters Development in Makati, the SM-ASH Cebu arena and convention centre development, and the construction of the largest IKEA store at SM's Mall of Asia property. Chadwick also played a key role in The Estate residential and BDO’s banking headquarters towers, both being unique structures.

Prior to that, Chadwick served as Vice President Asia for Venetian Cotai Limited, managing the design and construction of several major integrated resorts in Macau and Singapore, including the Marina Bay Sands, Venetian Macau, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian and the Four Seasons developments. Chadwick's expertise was also called upon for the design and construction documentation of two further Cotai Development parcels.

Previously, Chadwick oversaw the construction of two Disney-themed hotels in Hong Kong and was a Senior Project Manager for CMInternational overseeing the development of TVB’s Broadcasting Ltd television studio complex.

Chadwick began his career with Ove Arup and Partners HK, where he worked on major projects such as the KCRC West Rail and the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Limited. Chadwick holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Exeter.

James Clark is a partner in the Riyadh office and head of Construction and Project Delivery at Kirkland & Ellis International Law Firm. He has extensive experience advising developers and lenders on the full suite of documentation required for the procurement, construction, and delivery of major projects, with a particular focus on Gigaprojects, major infrastructure projects, renewable and traditional energy projects, transport, sporting and social infrastructure projects, and relationship-based delivery models. James also advised the developers on the 2020 Asian Infrastructure Renewable Energy Deal of the Year, 2019 Asian Infrastructure Deal of the Year, and 2019 Marine Offshore Project Financed Deal of the Year, and, as a result of his work in the Middle East, James was named a Rising Star Partner in Construction by The Legal 500 in 2023, a Next Generation Partner in Projects and Energy by The Legal 500 in 2023, a Next Generation Partner in Construction by The Legal 500 in 2024, a Next Generation Partner in Projects and Energy by The Legal 500 in 2024, and a Rising Star by Law360 in Construction in 2024.

Christopher Seymour BSc FRICS Managing Director Middle East and Africa – Mace

Chris Seymour has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and over 15 years based in the Middle East working in most of the major cities in the region.

Currently heading up the Mace business in ME & Africa, Chris is also the former managing director of the Mott MacDonald Middle East operation. Professionally he is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Governing Council and also an independent advisor on the Investment Committee of ENBD Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Having spent many years in PFI and PPP procurement practising in both UK, Europe and Middle East, he also advises many clients on strategy, risk, commercial and technical advice for major programmes & investments.

A familiar face at conferences and industry events, Chris was awarded Construction Executive of the Year in 2020 by Construction Week magazine.

Prior to moving to the Middle East Chris worked for Arcadis and was a member of the strategic advisory board to the Group, advising on mergers and acquisitions, divestments, strategy changes and shareholder presentations.

A well-known and respected thought leader in MENA affairs, Edward James has been with MEED for more than 19 years, working as a researcher, consultant and content director. Until September 2008 he was MEED’s Gulf Bureau Chief, after which he moved over to head up the consulting arm of the business. From 2015-2021 he was responsible for content and research at MEED Projects, the region’s leading projects tracking service.

Today he heads up all content and research produced by the MEED group. His specific areas of expertise are construction, hydrocarbons, power and water, and the petrochemical market, and is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the MENA projects market.

He is a regular guest commentator on Middle East issues for news channels such as the BBC, CNN and ABC News and is a regular speaker at events in the region. He has an honours degree in Arabic and Middle East Politics.

Colin Foreman is Editor and a Specialist Construction Journalist for news and analysis on MEED.com and the MEED magazine. He has been reporting on the region since 2003, specialising in the construction sector and its impact on the broader economy. He has reported exclusively on a wide range of projects across the region including schemes such as Dubai Metro, the Burj Khalifa, Jeddah Airport, Doha Metro, Hamad International Airport, and Yas Island. Before joining MEED, Colin reported on the construction sector in the Middle East and Hong Kong. He has a bachelor’s degree from Newcastle University and a master’s degree from the University of Reading.

Yasir Iqbal is MEED’s Construction Editor. He has been with MEED for more than 3 years, working as a researcher, writer and construction expert. Before joining MEED, Yasir worked as an analyst at a regional project tracking platform where he led a team of researchers analysing the projects market and providing expert assessments for key project stakeholders across the region.

His specific area of expertise is the Saudi Arabia construction market, with a particular focus on the giga projects program on which he is widely-known for his insights and commentary. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Kashmir.

Jennifer Aguinaldo
Energy and Technology Editor

Jennifer Aguinaldo leads MEED’s power, water and technology sectors coverage. She focuses on policies, projects and capital investments in clean and renewable energy, power generation, water desalination, treatment & reuse, AI, smart cities, digitalisation, energy transition and hydrogen.

She brings with her over 10 years of experience as an information technology journalist and industry analyst in Asia and the Middle East, and five years as senior analyst and associate consultant at MEED Insight covering IT, telecoms, energy, education and transport, among others.

Jennifer regularly takes part in conferences and webinars as an analyst, panelist or facilitator in a career that spans over 20 years across Asia and the Middle East.

Dr. Alassafi is an industry leader who specializes in giga projects. He worked in multiple leadership roles in the real estate and construction industries, delivering healthcare, transportation, mass housing, and logistics, and infrastructure types of projects. His expertise covers business management, strategic refinement, and initiative delivery. Plus, he advises on best practices, delivery methods, and new trends in the construction industry. Besides practical experience, Dr. Alassafi has researched and published academic papers on optimizing life cycle cost (LCC).

Ahmed Alahmari is a leading specialist in modern and future methods of construction, with expertise in modular construction and emerging technologies. Also, has successfully led pilot projects yhat demonstrate the scalability and viability of modern and future methods of construction. They have also worked closely with investors, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to secure funding and matchmaking with the eco-system.

David is a Builder, Civil Engineer, Project Management and Development professional who has worked in real estate for more than 30 years. In his career, he has been fortunate to work in a variety of organisations across a range of global locations.

He has been working in KSA since 2019 where he has worked on a number of Giga projects including Red Sea Global’s Amaala project and as well as Diriyah as the Chief Project Delivery Officer leading large teams of construction professionals to execute theses complex projects in line with Vision 2030. David is currently the Chief Projects Development Officer at Osool Real Estate Company a semi government organization managing the real estate development pipeline for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pension fund, the General Office of Social Insurance (GOSI).

Prior to joining Amaala in 2019, David was the Chief Development officer at VinaCapital, managing the development of their portfolio of hotels and resorts, residential communities and commercial developments throughout Vietnam.

David is also a McKinsey & Company Alumni, where he was the Infrastructure Vice President for Asia Pacific which included working in client teams on a number of projects across the GCC.

He joined Mckinsey from Mace Group where he spent more than 10 years in a variety of roles including Project Director on a number of large casino projects in Macau SAR, China as well as the Regional Director of Mace’s Asia Pacific business.

From 1997 to 2005, David worked for Multiplex Constructions completing several iconic projects in Australia, South East Asia and the UK, including as the Construction Director on the iconic Wembley Stadium.

With over 20 years of experience in construction digital transformation, Edward has supported contractors and owners worldwide, focusing not only on technology but also on the human aspects of transformation. He brings a deep understanding of change management and sustainable behavioural change, ensuring that digital solutions deliver lasting impact. Currently, Edward is dedicated to supporting the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative by helping the construction supply chain unlock capacity to take on higher volumes of work. His holistic approach to transformation has made him a key contributor to advancing the industry’s capabilities across the Middle East and beyond.

Lucien Zeigler is a venture capitalist, strategic advisor, podcast host, and public speaker with over 15 years of experience working with and living in Saudi Arabia. Lucien is Managing Director at RedSalt Advisory Company, a boutique business development and strategic advisory firm with clients in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, principal and director for the MENA region at Pilatus Capital, a deeptech venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley, California, and Vice President of the non-profit Saudi-US Trade Group based in Washington, D.C.

Lucien is founder and co-host of The TWENTY30 Podcast, the number one bi-weekly podcast show and Youtube channel in English covering Saudi Arabia featuring interviews with changemakers leading Saudi Arabia’s transformation, topical deep dives into the news driving the day, and more.

Previously, Lucien was co-founder and CEO of the media startup Outlit, the venture-backed social publishing network and micropayments platform.

He is a frequent public speaker and event moderator. Among Lucien’s recent Saudi Arabia public speaking engagements include the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Private Sector Forum in 2023 and 2024, the Human Capability Initiative launched by the Saudi Ministry of Education, events at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, and others.

Lucien splits his time between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Washington, D.C., USA.

Michelle is the Project director for the BACS (Bechtel, Almabani, CCC and Siemens) consortium, where Bechtel is the lead partner in delivering the EPC scope for the Blue and Red lines of the Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia. Her previous role was Managing Director for Bechtel’s UK & Ireland Public Infrastructure business, where she oversaw projects in communications, aviation, rail, and security sectors.
Michelle has been a member of the Bechtel team for over 15 years, joining in 2009, on the greenfield, award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar. There, she spent 4 years leading the commercial management of the multi-billion-dollar Passenger Terminal Complex.
Following her work at HIA, Michelle served as commercial manager for Bechtel’s global aviation group in London, working with proposal teams and customers to structure winning commercial strategies. In 2017, she was appointed executive assistant to the president of Bechtel Infrastructure. She has held leadership roles supporting several of Bechtel’s major transportation projects and customers in Australia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. Michelle has served as a board member of the British Aviation Group since her election in 2019.

•  Senior leader with experience in delivering transportation infrastructure.

Iain McBride is the head of commercial at ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia's leading multi-asset developer and a PIF company. Iain oversees a dynamic team dedicated to various pivotal functions within ROSHN Group.
Iain's team manages ROSHN's supply chain, ensuring the efficient sourcing and allocation of essential resources while building robust relationships with key suppliers to align with the company's strategic and financial objectives.
Iain holds a triple chartered status as MRICS, MCIOB and MCIArb. He also holds distinction awards in both his BSc in Quantity Surveying from the Glasgow Caledonian University and his LLM in Law from the University of Salford.

Robbie McBratney is Executive Director of Engineering at ROSHN Real Estate, the leading real estate developer in Saudi Arabia. Robbie leads the delivery of vertical, infrastructure and mobility strategies for ROSHN's visionary communities across Saudi Arabia. Robbie's primary focus is on developing legacy initiatives and strategic infrastructure to serve not just today's communities but also for the next generation beyond 2030.
Before joining ROSHN Real Estate, Robbie played a pivotal role in the delivery of the world-renowned Maraya Concert Hall at Al Ula, showcasing his expertise in delivering complex and time-sensitive projects throughout the GCC. His journey is rooted in a practical background, holding a BSc in Process Engineering, and working his way up through the Potable Water and Wastewater industry, which has seamlessly evolved into supporting real estate development projects across the region.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Robbie McBratney stands at the forefront of realising Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Dr. Baha’ Alshalalfah is SETS' VP for Transport and PMCM. He is a highly experienced transport and mobility specialist with over two decades of experience in transport planning, transport and traffic modeling, public transport planning, and transport systems operations. Dr. Alshalalfah has a proven track record of leading and managing complex transport and mobility projects across North America and the Middle East. He has been deeply involved in urban mobility, traffic management, and transport design projects in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia, leading advisory work with a multitude of clients, including NEOM, RCRC, SDA, the Eastern Region Municipality, King Salman Park, the Riyadh Metro, and many more. Dr. Alshalafah holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Planning and Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Mohammed S. Al Surf, holder of PhD. in Sustainable and Green Construction. Managing Director of Tilad Sustainability Co and Tilad Institute. Founder of the Sustainability Professionals in Saudi Arabia Network (SPSA) reaching more than 15,000 members. Top 100 Sustainability Voices in the Middle East in 2024, and named 10 Most Dynamic Entrepreneurs Diversifying the Economy in Saudi Arabia for 2024. First Saudi to become a USGBC® Faculty, an ISSP® Sustainability Associate and a TRUE® Advisor. LEED® Accredited Professional in BD+C, ENV SP credential and a Green Classroom Professional. Author of the books titled “Sustainable Housing in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities & Challenges” and “10 Steps to Become a Sustainability Professional”. Member of several local and international professional entities such as the Circular Economy Alliance, the U.S. Green Building Council, the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), the Pacific Rim Real-Estate Society (PRRES), Asian Real-Estate Society (AsRES) and Project Management Institute (PMI). Dedicated to applying a systematic approach to Green Construction and Sustainable methods applied on projects in Saudi Arabia to induce quality of life while preserving the depleting supply of natural resources.

Philip is a chartered surveyor by profession with more than three decades of mixed-use real estate development and regeneration experience. A well-regarded property executive, Philip has managed some of the largest urban regeneration development projects in Europe.
Before joining Trojena, the mountains of NEOM, Philip was Managing Director of Development at Canary Wharf Group Plc, with responsibility for the group’s entire development pipeline / portfolio.
Previously Philip spent nine years at Battersea Power Station as the Chief Operating Officer, leading the team to secure London’s largest ever planning consent for one of the most ambitious placemaking projects ever undertaken in London. Under his leadership, more than 8.25m sqft of living, working, public space and infrastructure was developed to create a thriving new town center.
Highly experienced across office, residential, hospitality, infrastructure and with global experience, Philip brings a proven track record in successful project delivery across a diverse development portfolio, with significant experience in major, multi-phase, mixed use masterplan development projects.

Charles Phillips is an independent consultant specialising in sustainable development in Saudi Arabia. He advises the UN Global Compact in Saudi Arabia and ModeScore, a sustainable transport certification expanding across the region. He is also an Associate at Aeon Collective, a Saudi NGO dedicated to sustainable development. His work focuses on climate change and sustainability policy, the Kingdom’s giga projects, and its growing tourism and heritage sectors. Charles has travelled and worked extensively across the Middle East and holds an MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Oxford.

Charles Trad is a highly accomplished executive operations professional with over 35 years of distinguished experience in corporate leadership and the execution of industrial, commercial, complex infrastructure EPC/EPCM, nuclear, and PPP projects. His career underscores his strategic vision and operational expertise across international markets.

Charles is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario and British Columbia and holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from The Florida Institute of Technology. He has advanced certifications in project and executive management from esteemed organizations.

In his extensive career in the power, engineering and construction sectors, Charles has held leadership roles in various international firms. Since 2021, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of Omrania by Egis, focusing on strategic guidance, corporate expansion, and transformation. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Canada at Acciona Infrastructures, managing multi-billion-dollar projects nationwide. He also held the position of Director of Operations for Middle East Operations at Ferrovial Agroman S.A., overseeing significant infrastructure projects. His earlier experience includes roles such as Executive Director at Tadmur Contracting, Senior Projects Leader at SNC-Lavalin Nuclear, and Projects Leader at Ontario Power Generation & the Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL), managing high-profile critical nuclear and commercial projects.

Charles Trad's distinguished career is a testament to his leadership qualities and commitment to excellence in engineering and project management, significantly contributing to the successful execution of numerous projects worldwide.

Zeyd Ammoura is the Division Manager for Victaulic in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. He is based in Dubai, UAE, and is bilingual in Arabic and English.

Zeyd joined Victaulic in 2016 as an Area Sales Manager for the Middle East and ascended the ranks to Regional Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa before assuming his current position as Division Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey at the start of 2023.

In this role, Zeyd leads a team of dedicated sales and marketing professionals, orchestrating the delivery of innovative and reliable mechanical pipe joining solutions according to the diverse needs of customers across the region.

Zeyd’s strengths lie in developing and executing strategic plans, nurturing enduring customer relationships, and solving complex challenges. Under his guidance, the team has achieved remarkable growth in sales revenue, market share, and customer satisfaction, cementing Victaulic’s position as an industry leader.

Prior to joining Victaulic, Zeyd garnered extensive experience in various roles within the engineering and infrastructure sectors. As a Regional Sales Manager at Duktus Pipe Systems, he spearheaded the sales of water network systems in the MENA region, catering to government entities, consultants, and contractors. His tenure as a Business Development Manager at Khudairi Group, meanwhile, equipped him with insights into EPC projects and water infrastructure services in Iraq.

Drawing on his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Zeyd’s career has also included a stint as a Project Engineer at Consolidated Contractors International. Having contributed in this role to the execution of a substantial water pipeline project in Abu Dhabi, Zeyd knows first-hand the challenges faced by engineers and contractors. This positions him to adeptly assist in overcoming these obstacles with Victaulic’s grooved mechanical pipe joining solutions.

Zeyd is passionate about providing value and quality to customers and creating a positive impact on the environment and society. His mission as Division Manager for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey is to drive sustainable growth for Victaulic as a trusted business partner and total solutions provider throughout project lifecycles – from virtual design, through prefabrication and modularisation, to installation training and quality control. Also with a keen eye on future needs, including potential reconfigurations or recycling efforts, Zeyd remains steadfast in his commitment to facilitating success and longevity for Victaulic's valued customers.

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ABOUT VICTAULIC
Since 1919, Victaulic has been the world's leading manufacturer of grooved mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company's innovative technologies and services are used in one of the most demanding markets. They enable work to be carried out more quickly, while increasing occupational safety, ensuring operational reliability and maximising productivity. The company has 15 major manufacturing facilities and 28 branch offices, employing over 3,600 people who speak a total of 43 languages. With more than 1,800 active patents in over 125 countries worldwide, Victaulic's products are used in a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, chemicals, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, building services and fire protection. For more information, please visit www.victaulic.com.

Engineer Sultan Batterjee is a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur in the sectors of Construction, mixed-used real estate and Sustainability Sectors and serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IHCC, President and Founder of Lifestyle Developers and Greener by IHCC, as well as the chairman of Sultan Batterjee Holding, and a board member of Saudi German Hospitals Group, Batterjee Medical Colleges, and the Batterjee Foundation. With a profound commitment to revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure and has achieved remarkable milestones throughout his career. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School of Design and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he completed degrees in Real Estate Development and Entrepreneurship.

Through his leadership over the past 20 years, IHCC was established as a world-renowned design and construction (turnkey solution provider) company specialized in Healthcare, Education and mixed-use development projects in the Middle East and North Africa. IHCC has been the recipient of many international awards and accolades that reflect the strength of Sultan’s guidance and successful management of the company.

Under his adept leadership, IHCC has spearheaded groundbreaking projects, pioneering state-of-the-art hospital facilities across the MENA region such as the Center of Excellence Batterjee in Medical City in Dubai and the Makkah Saudi German Hospital . Batterjee's strategic vision has propelled IHCC to the forefront of healthcare construction, earning global recognition for excellence and innovation and listed as top 5 Construction companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Batterjee's relentless pursuit of excellence has led to the successful completion of numerous prestigious healthcare projects in MENA region, transforming landscapes and enriching communities. His infinite dedication to quality, sustainability, and patient-centric design sets IHCC's projects apart, creating enduring legacies of healing and care.

Driven by a passion for enhancing healthcare accessibility and delivery, Sultan Batterjee remains a beacon of inspiration, empowering IHCC to continue its transformative journey, shaping the future of healthcare for generations to come.

Sultan’s work fundamentally focuses on driving purpose and delivering sustainable growth, while positively impacting communities and quality of life. He is an integral part of the Batterjee family who are a well-known corporate dynasty in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with business roots going back over a 100 years ago.

Sultan achievements in the engineering, construction and real estate development sectors have gained him the recognition of being among the new faces of young Saudi corporate leaders. He was named as one of Forbes 100 Most Inspiring Leaders in Saudi Arabia in 2015, and was listed as top 100 Middle East CEO's in 2023 and 2024 the by Forbes .

Executive Summary
Visionary leader and urban strategist with an extensive background spanning over 25 years in the Real Estate Development sectors. My experience was largely acquired in progressive, growth focused leadership roles with government, private sector, and international organizations, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and lately BoD member of Kanoo Holding Group.

My value proposition is centered around setting a clear vision and high impact strategies for organizations that enable successful business roll outs, superior financial returns and ultimately, greater value generation for these businesses.

Areas of Expertise
My specialism and expertise include urban economics, real estate development and management, funding, finance and governance organizational models.

Core skills

• Visionary
• Strategist
• Investments
• Real Estate Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Governance and Policy
• Mentoring
• Transformations

Career History
2022 to date Board Member of KANOO Holding Group, Independent Director
2020 to date Country Director, Saudi Arabia, Jacobs.
2018 - 2019 Acting Chief Executive Officer, Public Investment Fund (PIF), reporting a board chaired by HRH the crown Prince.
2015 – 2017 Senior Policy Advisor to the Minster of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MoMRA),
2014 – 2017 UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Program), Gulf States Regional Policy Advisor, Advisor to the Saudi Cities Future Program
2008 – 2014 Vice President of Business Development, Maskan Arabia

Board Service, Honors, Special Skills and Education
2018 – 2021 Board Member Bidaya Home Finance, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2008 – 2017 Maskan Arabia, Founding Board Member,
2008 – 2013 Member of Board of Directors International Urban Strategies
2020 to date Chairperson, Nowarni Charity Org
2018 to date Co-Founder Urban Research Lab

Education
2000 University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
Master’s Degree, Urban Management
1994 King Saud University, Saudi Arabia,
Business Administration Degree

Professional development
1997 HIS, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
ICHD Post-Graduate Diploma with Distinction, Housing Finance
1996 Institute of Public Administration, Economic Analysis Course

Saurabh Shekhar is a Principal at Kearney, a global management consulting company with ~15 years of experience across multiple sectors such as Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment, and Oil and Gas. He has spent 8 years in industry across Energy sector (Oil & Gas) and E-commerce and 6+ years with consulting across Energy and Process Industries, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Services, Telecom, and Aviation across multiple topics (Strategy & Growth, Operating models, Cost Management, Organization Transformation, and Customer experience)

During his tenure, he has served several key Ministries in the region in shaping the national agenda for construction sector. His expertise in construction sector has enabled him to support national strategies for building materials and investment plans, policies, and regulations including supporting entities in setting up JVs, bringing FDI’s >$500mn, setting up large-scale manufacturing/assembly plants among others.

In last few years, he has developed and activated the National Industrial Strategy – Machinery and Equipment Sector and Building Materials and Construction, its prioritized investment opportunities, and investor attraction plan and activated investment attraction across 1500+ investors for potential JVs, partnerships across China, Germany, Czech Republic, France, India etc. He worked on the Building Material and Construction Sector and Services Strategy for a GCC country, its prioritized investment opportunities, and investor attraction plan and activated investment attraction across 200+ investors.
He also developed the operating model, transition for a $7bn EPC petrochemical mega-project for a GCC oil and gas company.

Prior to consulting, he has worked with Amazon (E-commerce Operations), Halliburton, and Baker Hughes across US, UK, Argentina, Singapore, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and India in several technical and engineering roles globally.

He holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IITR).

Bandar is the General Manager (GM) and a Researcher at the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Institute (AMTI) at the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). KACST is both the Saudi Arabian national science agency and its national laboratories. Before being named GM in December 2022, Bandar was the director and a researcher at the National Center for Advanced Materials Technologies (NCAMT) and at the National Center for Building and Construction Technology (NCBCT), contributing leadership skills in the scientific and technical elements of major projects.

Bandar earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Building Technology from King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh and a Master of Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles. His master’s thesis project “New Flexibility and the Architecture of Time” researched the possibility of designing adaptable buildings that evolve over time in response to their users’ needs and requirements. Bandar received his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in which his research focus and interest is in the area of Automation in Construction.

Christopher Seymour BSc FRICS Managing Director Middle East and Africa – Mace

Chris Seymour has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and over 15 years based in the Middle East working in most of the major cities in the region.

Currently heading up the Mace business in ME & Africa, Chris is also the former managing director of the Mott MacDonald Middle East operation. Professionally he is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Governing Council and also an independent advisor on the Investment Committee of ENBD Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Having spent many years in PFI and PPP procurement practising in both UK, Europe and Middle East, he also advises many clients on strategy, risk, commercial and technical advice for major programmes & investments.

A familiar face at conferences and industry events, Chris was awarded Construction Executive of the Year in 2020 by Construction Week magazine.

Prior to moving to the Middle East Chris worked for Arcadis and was a member of the strategic advisory board to the Group, advising on mergers and acquisitions, divestments, strategy changes and shareholder presentations.

A well-known and respected thought leader in MENA affairs, Edward James has been with MEED for more than 19 years, working as a researcher, consultant and content director. Until September 2008 he was MEED’s Gulf Bureau Chief, after which he moved over to head up the consulting arm of the business. From 2015-2021 he was responsible for content and research at MEED Projects, the region’s leading projects tracking service. Today he heads up all content and research produced by the MEED group. His specific areas of expertise are construction, hydrocarbons, power and water, and the petrochemical market, and is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on the MENA projects market. He is a regular guest commentator on Middle East issues for news channels such as the BBC, CNN and ABC News and is a regular speaker at events in the region. He has an honours degree in Arabic and Middle East Politics.

Colin Foreman is Editor and a Specialist Construction Journalist for news and analysis on MEED.com and the MEED magazine. He has been reporting on the region since 2003, specialising in the construction sector and its impact on the broader economy. He has reported exclusively on a wide range of projects across the region including schemes such as Dubai Metro, the Burj Khalifa, Jeddah Airport, Doha Metro, Hamad International Airport, and Yas Island. Before joining MEED, Colin reported on the construction sector in the Middle East and Hong Kong. He has a bachelor’s degree from Newcastle University and a master’s degree from the University of Reading.

Yasir Iqbal is MEED’s Construction Editor. He has been with MEED for more than 3 years, working as a researcher, writer and construction expert. Before joining MEED, Yasir worked as an analyst at a regional project tracking platform where he led a team of researchers analysing the projects market and providing expert assessments for key project stakeholders across the region.

His specific area of expertise is the Saudi Arabia construction market, with a particular focus on the giga projects program on which he is widely-known for his insights and commentary. He holds an MBA degree from the University of Kashmir.

Jennie Bishop is MEED’s Head of Production (Events). Jennie has been with MEED for more than 3 years. Before joining MEED, Jennie worked in senior conference production roles at several large-scale event companies within the UAE and has lived in the Middle East for 20+ years.

Previously before living in the Middle East, Jennie worked in London for 8 years in the Public Relations & Comms industry.

Jennie additionally holds educational qualifications in Business Administration from the UK and is currently studying part time for a BSc in Psychology.

Richard Kupisz is an Executive Advisor at the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP), where his responsibilities encompass development of the policy framework for Private Sector Participation, capacity building across the public sector, economic analysis and research. He has more than 30 years’ experience as an advisor to governments and private sector clients on infrastructure strategy, planning and transactions in a wide range of sectors, including energy, water, transport, tourism and telecoms. Richard has been based in the MENA region since 2004.

David is a Builder, Civil Engineer, Project Management and Development professional who has worked in real estate for more than 30 years. In his career, he has been fortunate to work in a variety of organisations across a range of global locations.

He has been working in KSA since 2019 where he has worked on a number of Giga projects including Red Sea Global’s Amaala project and as well as Diriyah as the Chief Project Delivery Officer leading large teams of construction professionals to execute theses complex projects in line with Vision 2030. David is currently the Chief Projects Development Officer at Osool Real Estate Company a semi government organization managing the real estate development pipeline for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pension fund, the General Office of Social Insurance (GOSI).

Prior to joining Amaala in 2019, David was the Chief Development officer at VinaCapital, managing the development of their portfolio of hotels and resorts, residential communities and commercial developments throughout Vietnam.

David is also a McKinsey & Company Alumni, where he was the Infrastructure Vice President for Asia Pacific which included working in client teams on a number of projects across the GCC.

He joined Mckinsey from Mace Group where he spent more than 10 years in a variety of roles including Project Director on a number of large casino projects in Macau SAR, China as well as the Regional Director of Mace’s Asia Pacific business.

From 1997 to 2005, David worked for Multiplex Constructions completing several iconic projects in Australia, South East Asia and the UK, including as the Construction Director on the iconic Wembley Stadium.

Lucien Zeigler is a venture capitalist, strategic advisor, podcast host, and public speaker with over 15 years of experience working with and living in Saudi Arabia. Lucien is Managing Director at RedSalt Advisory Company, a boutique business development and strategic advisory firm with clients in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, principal and director for the MENA region at Pilatus Capital, a deeptech venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley, California, and Vice President of the non-profit Saudi-US Trade Group based in Washington, D.C.

Lucien is founder and co-host of The TWENTY30 Podcast, the number one bi-weekly podcast show and Youtube channel in English covering Saudi Arabia featuring interviews with changemakers leading Saudi Arabia’s transformation, topical deep dives into the news driving the day, and more.

Previously, Lucien was co-founder and CEO of the media startup Outlit, the venture-backed social publishing network and micropayments platform.

He is a frequent public speaker and event moderator. Among Lucien’s recent Saudi Arabia public speaking engagements include the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Private Sector Forum in 2023 and 2024, the Human Capability Initiative launched by the Saudi Ministry of Education, events at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, and others.

Lucien splits his time between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Washington, D.C., USA.

Ben Edwards is the Group Head of Cost, Commercial and Procurement of Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind The Red Sea and Amaala, two ambitious tourism projects set along the northwestern coast of Saudi Arabia. These destinations will play key roles in the realization of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s blueprint for economic diversification and sustainable development.

Ben was appointed in August 2022, with over 25 years of experience gained with major contractors in the UK, Europe, Caribbean, Middle East and Far East. He has a proven record of delivering complex building and civil engineering projects across the globe prior to joining RSG.

Previously he was a Main Board Director of Tilbury Douglas in London, UK. He was responsible for the development and implementation of the business’ commercial strategy to undertake a greater proportion of lower risk projects blending the strengths of a strong regional business with public sector building and infrastructure frameworks, fit out and a selective presence in the commercial development market.

Ben has a bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK.

He is the assistant deputy mayor for Iconic Projects at Riyadh Region Municipality. Before that, he had appointed in several executive leadership positions as Vice President for Operations at the Ministry of Health and managerial positions at Spending Efficiency and Government Projects Authority (EXPRO). Furthermore, Mohammed worked as project manager at King Abdullah Financial Distract (KAFD).In addition; he worked at Wood Group Mustang in both offices; Houston, USA and Alkhbar, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed has MBA degree from Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship. He, also, has a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the University of Akron, Ohio, USA after getting his Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering from King Saud University. Mohammed has completed several executive programs from University of Oxford and Harvard. He obtained Engineering license from State of Texas, USA as well as E-PMO license (Expert Level)

Robbie McBratney is Executive Director of Engineering at ROSHN Real Estate, the leading real estate developer in Saudi Arabia. Robbie leads the delivery of vertical, infrastructure and mobility strategies for ROSHN's visionary communities across Saudi Arabia. Robbie's primary focus is on developing legacy initiatives and strategic infrastructure to serve not just today's communities but also for the next generation beyond 2030.
Before joining ROSHN Real Estate, Robbie played a pivotal role in the delivery of the world-renowned Maraya Concert Hall at Al Ula, showcasing his expertise in delivering complex and time-sensitive projects throughout the GCC. His journey is rooted in a practical background, holding a BSc in Process Engineering, and working his way up through the Potable Water and Wastewater industry, which has seamlessly evolved into supporting real estate development projects across the region.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Robbie McBratney stands at the forefront of realising Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Abdul-Rahman Al Ghabban is a dynamic, highly engaging Senior Strategy and Business Development Professional with proven executive-level experience in developing and driving strategic planning, project development, team development, and business growth within the energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing markets, nationally and internationally.

Abdul-Rahman has worked for several government agencies, including the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, among other private-sector companies.

In 2013, he joined Bechtel as the business development manager for Bechtel’s Power Global Business Unit. After two years, he was appointed deputy country manager for Saudi Arabia in 2015. In recognition of Abdul-Rahman’s strong in-country experience and effective leadership, Abdul-Rahman was promoted to Country Manager Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company in 2017 where he spearheaded the company’s growth and expansion in the region.

He moved to Houston, USA in January 2019 to support Bechtel’s Oil, Gas and Chemicals’ downstream and chemical business development. In early 2020, he moved on to be the Deputy Manager of Corporate Business Development. Abdul-Rahman became the Marketing and Business Development Manager for Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology in 2022.

Abdul-Rahman returned to the Kingdom in mid-2013 as Vice President of Bechtel’s KSA Infrastructure. In this role, he led the company’s regional business strategy, stakeholder and customer engagement, talent management, and project operations for the company’s Public Infrastructure business line.

Most recently, Abdul-Rahman was appointed president of Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company and regional manager for the Middle East Region. In this role, he will support the Bechtel’s business development and project execution in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Abdul-Rahman is a registered professional engineer, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Executive Education Emerging Leaders from London Business School, and an Executive Masters in Energy Management from BI Norwegian School of Business Management.

Dr. Osman assumed the role of President of SETS in early 2024, where he now leads the company’s strategic transformation. He is spearheading the implementation of a new operating model that emphasizes geographical integration and the standardization of business processes across regions. Hesham’s expertise spans civil infrastructure asset management and the program management of complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on urban infrastructure systems.

Since 2015, Hesham has headed SETS' Program and Construction Management Department and led the establishment of SETS operations in Egypt, expanding its footprint and market presence. He has built a career advising public and private sector entities, including water utilities, transportation authorities, and municipalities, on infrastructure investment, asset management, and performance improvement. His experience extends across Canada and the Middle East, where he has collaborated with international development agencies, private developers, and government authorities.

In addition to his professional work, Hesham has made significant contributions to academic research. He has supervised 35 Ph.D. and MSc theses and authored more than 60 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in the fields of construction engineering, infrastructure management, and project management.

Dr. Osman holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada.

Mohammed S. Al Surf, holder of PhD. in Sustainable and Green Construction. Founder & President of the Sustainability Professionals in Saudi Arabia Network (SPSA) reaching 5000 members. First Saudi to become a USGBC® Faculty, an ISSP® Sustainability Associate and a TRUE® Advisor. LEED® Accredited Professional in BD+C, ENV SP credential and a Green Classroom Professional. Author of the books titled “Sustainable Housing in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities & Challenges” and “10 Steps to Become a Sustainability Professional”. Member of several local and international professional entities such as the U.S. Green Building Council, the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), the Pacific Rim Real-Estate Society (PRRES), Asian Real-Estate Society (AsRES) and Project Management Institute (PMI). Dedicated to applying a systematic approach to Green Construction and Sustainable methods applied on projects in Saudi Arabia to induce quality of life while preserving the depleting supply of natural resources.

Languages
Fluently speak, read and write two languages: English and Arabic

Education
• MBA Oil & Gas Management•Higher National Certificate in IndustrialMeasurement & Process Control
• Ordinary National Certificate in Electrical& Electronic EngineeringPROFESSIONAL

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• Incorporated Member of the Institute ofEngineering & Technology
• Member of the Project ManagementInstitute

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Training for PMP Certification
• EBS Primavera Pertmaster PRM3 (Risk Analysis) Training
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Electrical Apparatus in Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres

KEY SKILLS
• Strategic Planning & Leadership: Focuses on developing strategies that invest in futuren sustainable business success. Presents sound business cases supported with strong evidence. Communicates clearly to others, displaying purpose in achieving overall business objectives.

• Operational Management & Control: Organises business resources and processes so that all are working towards common goals. Uses management information to highlight priority areas and ensure planned expenditure delivers anticipated benefits.

• People Management: Firm believer in participative style of engagement to encourage ideas and good decision making at all levels. Helps identify development needs and addresses through planned training supported with mentoring and coaching.

• Communication: Consistent, clear, inclusive and fact based communication style. Influences internal and external stakeholders by considering other viewpoints and drivers when deciding most appropriate
communication method and content.

• Training and Development: Helps identify development needs and addresses through planned training supported with mentoring and coaching.