Egis makes new regional leadership appointments
Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, announced two senior leadership appointments in the Middle East and South Asia region.
These strategic changes are designed to accelerate Egis' ambitious growth trajectory, strengthen its market position, and ensure continued excellence across all business lines in the region, the company said.
Gurminder Sagoo has been appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for the MESA region. Sagoo will lead all commercial and business growth activities, with a primary focus on setting strategic direction and generating revenue, while ensuring that client satisfaction and brand integrity remain central to Egis' mission.
Sagoo has an over 30-year impressive track record in the built environment, administering market-facing activities in diverse organizations and international geographies. Having served as the Country Managing Director for the UAE and Oman for the past three years, he successfully oversaw high-performing teams and managed key market-facing initiatives across a wide range of business lines.
Markos Apostolides, previously the Chief Commercial Officer for the region, will now take on the role of Regional Director for Consulting & Operations for MESA.
Egis' Consulting & Operations Business Line is a cornerstone of the company's global strategy, focusing on advisory, aviation and operations and maintenance projects, together with delivering solutions on a turnkey basis. In his new role, Apostolides will focus on driving client mobilisation across major regional contracts, enhancing the performance and governance of operations, expanding consulting services, and leading the continued integration and growth of Egis' Operations & Maintenance business. With over 25 years of operational leadership experience and deep commercial insight, he is well-positioned to drive success in these critical areas, the company said.
Frederico Justus, CEO, Middle East & South Asia, said: "The regional leadership changes reflect our full alignment with the region's ambitions, particularly with the growing emphasis on infrastructure development and digital transformation as part of national visions. These appointments signal Egis' readiness to continue delivering on our promise to support our clients in navigating these dynamic challenges."
Moreover, Egis is confident that these strategic leadership changes will enhance the company's growth prospects in the MESA region, while deepening its client relationships and expanding its capabilities in key sectors, driven by its exceptional talent and expertise, it said. - TradeArabia News Service
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