Arkan Building Materials Company (Arkan), a leading construction and building materials company in the UAE, has appointed Abdelaziz Asad as its new chief operating officer.

Asad, a UAE national, started his career in 1991 with one of Arkan’s subsidiaries, Emirates Cement Factory. He joined as an electrical engineer, and quickly advanced within the organisation, becoming the general manager of the company’s cement division, said a statement from Arkan.

In his new role, Asad will be reporting directly to the CEO Abdellatif Sfaxi.

Commenting on the appointment, Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, the chairman of Arkan, said: "With his 24 years of experience at Emirates Cement Factory, and his in-depth industry expertise, Asad joins at a time when the company embarks on its next ambitious growth phase after establishing its local market leadership."

"As a proud Emirati company, Arkan is committed to the economic initiatives of Abu Dhabi government’s 2030 vision. His appointment will add value to the senior management team as it expands the company’s local dominance to the region," he added.

He is a holder of Master of Quality Management (MQM) degree from the University of Wollongong in Dubai. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology degree from Colorado Technical, US.

Asad said: "Working for more than 24 years for one of Arkan’s subsidiaries, I have witnessed the company’s growth and transformation to become a major contributor in the development of the UAE’s construction and building materials sector."

"I am confident that Arkan will go stronger and bolder in the years ahead and look forward to contributing to its bright future," he added.-TradeArabia News Service