Following a significant rise in the Middle East market, Egis, a global leader in the consulting, construction engineering, and mobility sectors, reinforces its commitment to sustainable development in the region with key strategic appointments. Egis consolidates its position as one of the top five firms in the Middle East, according to the 2023 Engineering News-Record rankings, as the company dedicates itself to delivering expert-led, high-quality, and sustainable solutions. This move reinforces its commitment to sustainable development in the region with key strategic appointments. Its projects are driven by Egis’ best-in-class, in-house capabilities in tailor-made design, digital innovation, and environmental stewardship.
Leadership for a Sustainable Future
The initiative is being spearheaded by Jacques Khoriaty, who has been appointed as the Regional Managing Director for Energy & Sustainable Cities. With his successful track record, Jacques will now oversee a comprehensive portfolio that includes Building Engineering, Architecture, Environment, Façade & Sustainability, Water, and Energy Services. He previously elevated Egis’ Middle Eastern business as Chief Commercial Officer. He has extensive experience in consulting, engineering, project management, and public-private partnerships (PPP) projects. This experience has played a crucial role in shaping the company’s strategy in the infrastructure, buildings, and urban planning sectors.
Collaborative Sustainable Development
Dr Ali Amiri steps into the role of Building Engineering, Façade & Sustainability Director for the Middle East & South Asia. With years of experience in project and design management, he is well-known for his commitment to sustainability. This is evident in his efforts to strengthen Egis’ ties with global and regional Green Building Councils and champion sustainability initiatives. He will utilize the latest Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital engineering tools to deliver general and specialist engineering services for buildings with a focus on sustainability.
The initiative is being spearheaded by Jacques Khoriaty, who has been appointed as the Regional Managing Director for Energy & Sustainable Cities
Laure Russier, a multi-award-winning industry leader, assumes the role of Director of Water, Energy, Ports & Marine Ecology for the Middle East & South Asia. Laur’’s dedication to large-scale sustainable infrastructure projects in 2023 earned her several regional industry awards. She was honored as the Eco-Friendly Professional of the Year, Women Executive of the Year, and Women Icon of the Year.
Pedram Rad has been appointed as Architecture Director for the Middle East and South Asia. Pedram, with 25 years of design experience in various sectors such as hotel and hospitality, residential, high-rise, and commercial mixed-use developments, will utilize the recent acquisitions of U+A in the UAE and Omrania in Saudi Arabia to create innovative design solutions that meet specific client needs and maintain industry standards.
Pedram Rad has been appointed as Architecture Director for the Middle East and South Asia
Yassmin Al Khatib joins as Environment Director for the Middle East & South Asia. With a strong background in leading environmental strategies for prominent clients, Yassmin’s expertise will bolster Egis’ commitment to environmental responsibility. Her role in managing strategic public and private sector contracts highlights her ability to blend technical skills with robust leadership capabilities.
Solidifying Leadership in Saudi Arabia
Charles Trad has been appointed as the Energy & Sustainable Cities Director for Saudi Arabia. Leveraging his 30+ years of experience, Charles will oversee major design projects in architecture, building engineering, water & energy, nuclear, and sustainability & environment. This appointment emphasizes Egis’ dedication to delivering best-in-class sustainable infrastructure solutions in the Kingdom.
Marwan Bsaibes joined as Chief Operations Officer of Omrania, the leading architectural firm recently acquired by Egis. Marwan’s deep expertise will help to propel Omrania’s success, solidifying Egis and Omrania’s position as pioneers in Saudi Arabia’s architectural design and sustainable urban planning landscape.
Egis is committed to addressing the critical challenge of the 21st century
Egis: Addressing the Challenges of the 21st Century
Egis is committed to addressing the critical challenge of the 21st century. This involves balancing improved quality of life, supporting communities in their social and economic growth, and achieving vital 2050 net-zero targets by drastically reducing carbon emissions. By bringing together this team of experts with a proven track record in sustainable design and engineering, Egis is well-positioned to deliver on this ambitious goal and positively impact the built environment across the Middle East and beyond.
“The Middle East is a region experiencing tremendous growth, and Egis is determined to lead the way in shaping its sustainable trajectory,” said Alaa Abusiam, CEO of Egis in the Middle East & South Asia. I am confident in the diverse abilities that Jacques, Dr Ali, Pedram, Laure, Yassmin, Charles, and Marwan contribute to our business. Their collective talent and experience bring innovative, cost-effective, and eco-friendly design and engineering solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our clients.”
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