Faithful+Gould, a leading integrated project and programme management consultancy, has appointed Mark Ainger as the new country director for its 140-people-strong Qatari division in the Middle East.

A subsidiary of the Atkins group, the company provides integrated project management, programme management and cost management consulting services throughout the Middle East across the property, transport and industry sectors.

Active in the Middle East region for over 18 years, Faithful+Gould has registered offices in Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Ainger has been in the industry for 30 years, most recently as technical director within the property and buildings division for WSP and director of buildings for Aecom in Qatar.

With a strong background in strategic leadership and business development, and having been responsible for developing client relationships, the Qatar division of Faithful+Gould with Ainger at the helm expects to provide integral support to key clients, said the company in a statement.

In his new role, Ainger will be responsible for developing the company’s business in Qatar and positioning Faithful+Gould to make the most of the strategic opportunities available over the coming years as part of Qatar’s National Vision 2030.

Campbell Gray, Faithful+Gould’s managing director for the Middle East, said: "Qatar remains a key market for us, so we needed an outstanding individual for this role, as we remain committed to support Qatar’s investment aspirations."

"I am confident that Mark will do a great job in innovating and growing the business. He’s established a fantastic reputation in the market and is a natural leader who understands how to inspire and motivate talented teams which is one of the most important attributes we look for at Faithful+Gould," stated Gray.

On his appointment, Ainger said: "This is a great opportunity for me to help further develop the Faithful+Gould brand at a time when we can make a real difference to ensure major projects in the region are delivered on time and to budget."

"Our challenge today is about helping clients with the next phase in the region’s transformation," he added.-TradeArabia News Service