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Trade Arabia
07-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Egis announces new CEO for Middle East, South Asia
Egis, a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and maintenance services firm, has announced the appointment of Frederico Justus as Chief Executive Officer for the Middle East and South Asia. This strategic move comes as part of Egis' broader reorganisation under the Impact the Future plan, designed to position the company among the world's top 10 construction engineering firms and double its turnover by 2029. 'As the demand for sustainable and digitally enabled infrastructure accelerates globally, Egis is strategically positioned to deliver at every stage. Our vision is to lead this shift in priorities by empowering regions like the Middle East and South Asia—where national ambitions and future-focused development are converging at unprecedented scale,' said Laurent Germain, Group CEO of Egis. "Alaa Abusiam's exceptional five-year leadership in the region has been instrumental in establishing this strong foundation in the Middle East, positioning Egis as one of the top five consultancy and engineering firms in the region," he noted. "We look forward to his continued impact as he takes on a key region for the Egis Group next – The Americas. Looking ahead, I am confident that Frederico's proven operational skills, strategic insights, and global perspective will be invaluable in further strengthening Egis's presence in the Middle East and South Asia," stated Germain. "His leadership will be key to enhancing our delivery of integrated value to our clients and communities in this vital region," he added With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years, Justus has helmed multinational organisations, specialising in performance excellence, large-scale project delivery, and strategic market expansion. He brings with him a deep command of commercial growth, digitalisation, and low-carbon operations. Having worked in numerous countries across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, including 10 years in the Middle East, his global expertise and ability to translate vision into action make him exceptionally well-positioned to lead Egis in the Middle East and South Asia through its next chapter of sustainable and profitable growth. Justus previously served as Chief Operating Officer for the Middle East and South Asia regions at Egis and prior to joining the company in 2024, he held senior leadership roles in engineering, digital technology, and energy firms, driving forward digital transformation and decarbonisation across emerging and mature markets alike. His international experience includes leading billion-dollar operations, launching innovationdriven partnerships, and advancing AI-and data-enabled solutions to enhance urban systems and infrastructure resiliency. Egis has simultaneously announced additional leadership changes in the region as part of its strengthened management structure. Mohamed Ben Messaoud, previously Country Managing Director for Egis in Egypt, will assume the role of Country Managing Director for Saudi Arabia. With over 16 years of experience spanning transport, project management, and finance, Ben Messaoud's appointment reinforces the Group's long-term commitment to the Kingdom's transformation agenda. Joining the company in February 2023, Ben Messaoud brought extensive experience in delivering design and PMC for major projects, in Saudi Arabia, France and internationally. Prior to joining Egis, he demonstrated comprehensive leadership by overseeing multidisciplinary teams and significant infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, driving strategic business planning and stakeholder engagement across the region. Robert Hope, formerly Egis' Country Managing Director in Saudi Arabia, has been appointed Group Chief Development Officer. Since joining Egis in 2021, he has tripled the size of the business in Saudi Arabia and led the successful integration of a major acquisition, Omrania. In his new role, Hope will spearhead global sales growth, branding, communications, and strategic development efforts across the Group. Furthermore, under the new Group structure, the company will shift from four to five regions—France; Europe & Africa; Middle East & South Asia; the Americas (North & South America); and Asia-Pacific (Asia, Australia & New Zealand)—aimed at accelerating development and reinforcing Egis' global footprint. Egis remains steadfast in its mission to deliver infrastructure solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients, communities, and global stakeholders, said Germain.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Egis appoints new CEO for Americas region
Architectural and construction engineering company Egis has appointed Alaa AbuSiam as the new CEO of its Americas region, which comprises both North America and South America. This appointment is seen as a significant step in Egis' 'Impact the Future' plan, which aims to propel the company into the top ten construction engineering businesses worldwide and double its turnover by 2029. The company's CEO, Laurent Germain, has led its strategic reorganisation, resulting in the split of the former Americas Pacific (AMPAC) region to establish the new Americas region. AbuSiam, who has been serving as Egis' CEO of the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) region since 2021, will now oversee operations in the Americas. He is also a member of the group's executive committee and is no stranger to North America, having previously worked in Texas. Meanwhile, James Chopty, the former CEO of AMPAC, has transitioned to the role of COO for Egis. In this new executive position, Chopty will concentrate on enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance across the group. Germain said: "The change further focuses the group on development within the region, and puts greater emphasis on our growth plans for the Americas in general and the US in particular. "We're on a significant expansion track for the region, and with Alaa's appointment, we are well set up to move forward. He has the experience and knowledge to achieve our objectives, having achieved significant results at Egis in the Middle East, and we are on similar trajectory in the US" During his tenure in the MESA region, AbuSiam reportedly led Egis to growth and industry leadership. He led the acquisition and integration of six regional companies, as well as the promotion of organic growth and team building in challenging markets. AbuSiam said: "I look forward to this new challenge - driving growth, delivering impact, and building strong partnerships across North and South America. Egis has a strong history in North America and I'll be moving quickly to expand our presence in the market. "We aim to invest more than $800m on acquisitions in the region to reach $1.1bn in sales by 2028, supporting local projects and enhancing job creation." "Egis appoints new CEO for Americas region" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
ME Construction
18-02-2025
- Business
- ME Construction
Egis launches cost consultancy service
Consultant Egis launches cost consultancy service By The new division will ensure clients benefit from a seamless, end-to-end consultancy offering Egis has announced the launch of its cost management services across the Middle East and South Asia – an expansion that responds directly to the evolving complexities of today's built environment. With the current market seeing unprecedented levels of investment in infrastructure, real estate and sustainable development, the demand for strategic cost consultancy has never been greater, the firm said. Egis' commitment to cost consultancy was leveraged by its acquisition of Thomas & Adamson, a UK-based cost management firm with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1935. This move significantly strengthened Egis' advisory capabilities, enabling a robust cost management function that aligns seamlessly with client needs in the Middle East and South Asia and firmly embeds cost consultancy within the firm's overall multidisciplinary remit, it added. To lead the initiative, Egis has appointed Simon Trafford, an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, as the Regional Director for Cost Consultancy. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial frameworks of some of the world's most ambitious and transformative developments, with a distinguished portfolio and deep understanding of regional dynamics, financial governance and cost optimisation. Commenting on his new role, Trafford said, 'I am delighted to be joining this dynamic and rapidly expanding business. This is an exciting time to be part of Egis and contribute to their transformational journey. The acceleration of development across the market means placing greater emphasis on cost predictability, value engineering and commercial efficiency. Through our integrated delivery model, and by building on the legacy and expertise from the recent Thomas & Adamson acquisition, Egis is now uniquely positioned to tackle these challenges, delivering sustainable, future-ready cities and developments.' Egis believes that the new division will ensure clients benefit from a seamless, end-to-end consultancy offering, where cost consultancy forms a cornerstone in realising ambitious masterplans, giga-projects, and critical national infrastructure.
Trade Arabia
16-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Egis launches cost consultancy services in Middle East region
Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services, has announced the launch of its Cost Management services across the Middle East and South Asia – an expansion that responds directly to the evolving complexities of today's built environment. With unprecedented levels of investment in infrastructure, real estate and sustainable urban developments, the demand for strategic cost consultancy has never been greater. Shifting regulatory landscapes, and the increasing prioritisation of sustainability necessitate expert financial stewardship to optimise project viability from inception to completion and operation, said the statement from Egis. This strategic introduction ensures that Egis is uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled value to clients by integrating commercial insight with its well-established multidisciplinary expertise. Clients benefit from a seamless, end-to-end consultancy offering, where cost consultancy forms a cornerstone in realizing ambitious masterplans, giga-projects, and critical national infrastructure, it added. To lead this initiative, Egis has appointed Simon Trafford, an industry veteran with over 35 years of experience, as the Regional Director for Cost Consultancy. Trafford has played a pivotal role in shaping the financial frameworks of some of the world's most ambitious and transformative developments, said Egis in its statement. His distinguished portfolio and deep understanding of regional dynamics, financial governance and cost optimization will be instrumental in ensuring returns on investment, while upholding the highest standards of sustainability and efficiency, it added. On his new role, Trafford said: "I am delighted to be joining this dynamic and rapidly expanding business. This is an exciting time to be part of Egis and contribute to their transformational journey. The acceleration of development across the market means placing greater emphasis on cost predictability, value engineering and commercial efficiency." "Through our integrated delivery model, and building on the legacy and expertise from the recent Thomas & Adamson acquisition, Egis is now uniquely positioned to tackle these challenges, delivering sustainable, future-ready cities and developments," he stated. "Furthermore, by adding Cost Consultancy to our portfolio of services we will enhance our clients' experience by providing a knowledge-based commercial proposition to the success of all our projects," he added. Trafford's appointment follows Egis' acquisition of Thomas & Adamson, a UK-based cost management firm with a legacy of excellence dating back to 1935. This move significantly strengthened Egis' advisory capabilities, enabling a robust cost management function that aligns seamlessly with client needs in the Middle East and South Asia, said the staatement. By embedding cost consultancy within its multidisciplinary approach, Egis offers a distinct advantage—bringing together technical excellence, economic prudence, and sustainable foresight to deliver projects that are future-proofed against emerging industry challenges, it added. -TradeArabia News Service
