Senior leadership to drive business in the region
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has announced new appointments to its senior leadership team in the Middle East and Africa and support its business expansion plans across the region. The new appointments were made across Atkins’ design and engineering, Faithful+Gould and Atkins Acuity business lines.
Johan Hesselsøe is appointed Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, to lead the integrated project and programme management services business under the Faithful + Gould brand, with a mandate to grow the business with existing and new clients. Prior to his new role, Johan was Managing Director of Atkins Acuity for over three years where he successfully grew the business while working collaboratively with other Atkins business lines to maximize client opportunities.
Kathleen McGrail is appointed Managing Director, Middle East and Africa at Atkins Acuity after 8 years in key roles growing and developing the Acuity business. Kathleen will oversee Atkins uniquely positioned advisory business which includes strategic, financing and technical consulting capabilities to help clients solve complex front-end problems in the built environment.
Shadi Jebreel is appointed Country Director, UAE, at Atkins’ design and engineering business. Bringing a wealth of experience and market knowledge, Shadi will further cement and grow the business’s footprint in the UAE by capitalizing on technical expertise and driving opportunities with both existing and new clients.
