16-05-2025
EcoOnline Expands to Middle East with New Regional Director
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EcoOnline, a global provider of safety and sustainability software, has announced its expansion into the Middle East. The move reinforces the company's commitment to supporting the region's industrial and regulatory transformation.
As part of this expansion, EcoOnline has appointed Nicholas Matta as Regional Director, Middle East. He will lead the next phase of regional growth and help organisations achieve their health, safety, and sustainability goals.
Nicholas Matta is a seasoned expert in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). He brings deep regional experience across the Middle East. His background spans project delivery and commercial leadership, offering a holistic view of risk, compliance, and business transformation.
Previously, he held leadership roles at Enablon. He is well known for building strong, culturally aligned relationships in the region. At EcoOnline, he will drive partner engagement, customer adoption, and go-to-market strategies. He will also oversee business development in the Benelux region.
Nicholas Matta commented, 'I am proud to be part of EcoOnline's journey in the fast-growing Middle East region. There is a clear opportunity to close market gaps in areas like lone worker protection and chemical safety — challenges that are too often overlooked despite their risk. EcoOnline is uniquely positioned to address these needs with intuitive, people-centered solutions that deliver lasting impact at every level of an organisation.'
The company reported that the Middle East is undergoing rapid industrial and economic growth. National initiatives like Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, the upcoming World Expo 2035, and mega-projects such as The Line in NEOM are driving transformation.
Since 2016, Saudi Arabia has seen a 60% increase in industrial facilities. The IMF has forecasted 6.7% cumulative economic growth over the next two years.
This momentum is increasing the demand for safe, sustainable, and compliant operations, particularly in: Construction
Manufacturing
Energy sectors
These industries face growing pressure to meet international standards in both sustainability reporting and frontline risk management.
Gareth Palmer, SVP Channel & Alliances, said, 'The Middle East is at a critical inflection point, with ambitious national agendas driving industrial growth and employment. We see a clear opportunity — and responsibility — to help companies build a safer, more sustainable world of work. By combining local expertise with a global partner ecosystem, we can support organisations navigating this transformation, not just with technology, but with long-term, trust-based collaboration.'
EcoOnline is already gaining traction in the region. The company is working with global partners such as DSS+, VPWhite, and WSP.
The expansion builds on EcoOnline's foundation in Europe, North America, ANZ, and South Africa. It reflects the company's ongoing commitment to high-impact industries with software that improves safety culture, compliance, and environmental performance.
