Brings experience in leading both businesses and projects
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has announced the appointment of Campbell Gray as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Middle East and Africa, effective August 2021.
Gray will lead the business’s end-to-end advisory, design and engineering and project management services under the Atkins, Faithful+Gould and Atkins Acuity brands. Campbell is replacing Cris Dedigama who will be moving to another role in the company.
“Campbell will lead the business in bringing integrated services underpinned by digital technologies and innovative solutions to the markets we serve,” commented Steve Morriss, President, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America, SNC-Lavalin.
Campbell is an experienced executive in leading both businesses and projects. His strong ability to drive growth and deliver operational excellence, gained during his 24-year career with Faithful+Gould and Atkins in the Middle East & Africa, the UK and Asia Pacific, will position the business well for the future.
Together with SNC-Lavalin, a global fully integrated professional services and project management company, Atkins helps clients plan, design and enable major infrastructure projects, and provides expert consultancy that covers the full project lifecycle.
The company has a track record of delivering and supporting flagship projects in the Middle East such as the Dubai Metro, Burj Al Arab, Dubai International Airport in the UAE and King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Abdullah Financial District in Saudi Arabia.