Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has announced the appointment of Abdullah Alshamlan as its new Head of Kuwait. The appointment follows the firm’s recent announcement regarding its office opening in Kuwait, the application process for which is underway.
AtkinsRéalis has appointed David Kilgour as Client Development Director, Buildings & Places, Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its focus on accelerating growth in one of the region’s most strategic markets. An industry veteran, David brings nearly 30 years of experience across development, design and construction to this new role.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced a set of leadership appointments that underscore its long-term commitment to succession planning, leadership continuity and the advancement of Bahraini talent into critical leadership roles.
Dubai Investments has announced the appointment of Nishant Shah as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will leading the group’s financial strategy, overseeing treasury and investment activities in addition to boosting financial governance across its diversified portfolio.
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has appointed Åsa Alström as its new Head of Brand, Marketing and Communication, effective April 1. A veteran with 20 years experience, Åsa succeeds Bill Law, who has taken on a new role supporting the development of Volvo’s defence business.
Chestertons, a leading real estate advisory firm, has appointed John Stevens, an industry veteran with over three decades of experience across the Middle East and Asia as its new CEO. This significant step in the firm’s growth across the region signals a decisive move to align leadership with a rapidly evolving market.
Grant Thornton, a professional services firm providing audit, tax and advisory services, has announced the appointments of 10 new partners as part of its continued UAE expansion, adding senior leadership across multiple service lines at a time of sustained client demand and market change.
Acwa, the world’s largest private water desalination company, has appointed Dr. Samir J. Serhan as its new Chief Executive Officer. An industry veteran, he brings more than three decades of global leadership experience across large-scale industrial and infrastructure organisations to the new role.
Al Tamimi and Company, a leading full-service law firm in the UAE and Mena region, has appointed Graham de Guise as Chief People Officer (CPO), reinforcing the firm’s commitment to building a high-performance culture and investing in its people across the region and internationally.
Mondelēz International, one of the world's largest snacks companies, has appointed Ziad Abla as its new Managing Director for Mondelez Arabia. An industry veteran, Abla has more than 25 years of experience across the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and emerging markets.
