Arabtec Holding, a leading UAE-based engineering and construction group, has announced the appointment of Paolo Bigi as chief operating officer, Arabtec international, Oil & Gas.

Paolo will be reporting to Arabtec Holding’s managing director and CEO, Hasan Ismaik.

As part of his new role, Paolo will be responsible for management of Arabtec projects in the energy sector worldwide, as part of the company’s strategy for expansion into the energy sector to further drive revenues.

"I am very proud to welcome Paolo to Arabtec,” said Ismaik.

“He comes at a time when we are taking yet another major step as we diversify into the oil and gas, power, and infrastructure sectors; in line with our strategy to invest in new high-margin areas Paolo, with his strong background and versatile experience, will be an invaluable asset to us. We wish him all success.”

Paolo brings to his new role nearly 25 years of versatile experience in the oil and gas, petrochemicals, power and infrastructure domains.

He comes to Arabtec from Technit Engineering and Construction, where he was CEO from 2009 to 2013. – TradeArabia News Service