KEO International Consultants, a leading design, engineering and project management firm, has appointed Philip Gillard as vice president of its design division. 

 

Gillard is an astute design professional and Riba chartered architect with over 20 years of international design and project delivery experience. He takes on a key influential role by also joining KEO’s executive leadership board, said a statement.

 

“We are delighted to have Philip as part of our international team of experts leading our architectural and engineering design practice, one of KEO’s most dynamic divisions. This new appointment aligns with our progressive vision and supports our strategic moves to further strengthen KEO’s reputation as a global consulting powerhouse. In his role as VP of design, Philip will work with our talented team to reach new heights in creativity, innovation and design depth. He will also be fostering client relationships and expanding the technical excellence within our architecture and engineering practice,” said Donna Sultan, president and CEO of KEO International Consultants.

 

“The Middle East market is constantly evolving and KEO’s integrated and multi-disciplinary approach enables us to respond to our client’s maturing expectations. I am truly excited to be leading KEO’s talented team of building design professionals. I am passionate about this opportunity to work closely with our clients to deliver incredibly successful projects across the region,” said Gillard.

 

He joins KEO after a 17-year career with Gensler, where he was one of its partners, a global education leader and since 2015, the managing director for the Middle East region. 

 

Over its 50 years in operation, KEO has grown to become one of the most recognised and award-winning consultancies worldwide, offering unparalleled design, architectural, engineering and project management services. The firm has worked on some of the most iconic projects in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region and has helped clients achieve their vision of delivering their most complex and distinguished developments, the statement added. - TradeArabia News Service