Dubai-based Shaikhani Group has named Alan James Gammon as its new chief operating officer (COO), a move that intensifies its commitment to execute Dh3.5 billion ($932 million) worth of projects on its pipeline as planned.

Gammon was earlier the director of business development for the Funsho Management Consulting group and advised on investment opportunities in the real estate and hospitality business.

Prior to Funsho, he held the post of COO with Royal Groups Yosh Hospitality, managing all aspects of the hospitality and property portfolio, said the company in a statement.

Gammon was also the vice president at Damac Properties where he was responsible for the customer journey from point of sale to handover. A similar role was undertaken by him at the Majid Al Futtaim group where he was responsible for mixed-use developments service operations including The Wave in Muscat.

He spent 15 years working at British Airways in various operational and people management roles and prior to moving to the UAE acted as director of management services for the Hamptons International group in London where he had responsibility for property, tenancy, asset management and client accounts.

With the announcement of Dh1.5 billion ($408.3 million) worth of developments currently executed and Dh2 billion ($544.4 million) worth of projects under way, Gammon has been entrusted to oversee the Shaikhani group’s activities including asset management, new business, joint-venture partnerships and day-to-day operations of the real estate business.  

Mahmood Abu Baker Shaikhani, the managing director, said the appointment of Gammon will help the group pursue its expansion initiatives and realise its vision for 2025.

"His rich professional experience will help strengthen our commitment to maintain the standards of these honourable recognitions and continue to deliver a quality product," he remarked.

"His undisputed expertise in the real estate sector will help us firmly maintain our position as one of Dubai’s leading real estate institutions," he added.-TradeArabia News Service