Alexandre BUSSON

Managing Director | Infrastructure, Mobility, Rail & Mega-Projects | P&L & Operations Leadership

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About

Executive Profile: Strategic Infrastructure Executive with 25+ years of leadership in Infrastructure, Rail, and Mobility. I specialize in delivering multi-billion dollar complex projects and managing P&Ls for major international engineering firms across the Middle East, Europe, and South America, serving industry leaders including EGIS, SYSTRA, Hill International, and VINCI. Value Proposition: I specialize in Business Building & Market Entry, with a proven history of launching regional operations from the ground up and scaling them into US$85M+ P&Ls. I bridge the gap between commercial aggression and operational excellence—having originated US$400M+ in commercial value while simultaneously leading 460+ staff to deliver US$7B+ in capital programs. My expertise converts high-stakes infrastructure opportunities in the Middle East into bottom-line growth and operational success. Core Competencies: - Mega-Project Delivery: Expressways, Metro, and Major Urban Infrastructure. - Executive Leadership: Business Unit Management, P&L Accountability, Board Governance. - Regional Expertise: Deep knowledge of KSA and Qatar regulatory landscapes. Select Achievements: - Managed turnover of US$85M+ as Managing Director (Egis Qatar). - Global Delivery: Delivered US$7B+ in programs across key global markets. - Organizational Leadership: Led cross-functional workforces of 460+ staff. - Commercial Growth: Originated US$400M+ in commercial deals. - Institutional Representation: Appointed French Foreign Trade Advisor (2018–2023). I am driven by the challenge of transforming mobility landscapes in the GCC. Open to connecting with peers and partners in the region.

Experience

  • Executive Director - Asunción LRT at Etihad Rail
    Jul 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Managing Director – Mobility and Railways Saudi Arabia at SYSTRA
    Jun 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Railway Director, Middle East at Hill International, Inc.
    May 2023 - Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Recruited to build and execute the strategic vision for the railway department across the entire Middle East region. • Major Contract Win: Strategized and successfully closed a US$150M contract for the Program Management Consultancy (PMC) of the Saudi Landbridge Project (1,500 km Railway Network). • Strategic Planning: Authored Hill International’s first strategic Rail plan for the Middle East and secured formal approval from the Board of Directors. • Departmental Build-Out: Built the bid management foundation from the ground up, implementing new tools, processes, and recruiting a pool of expert resources to enhance tender competitiveness.

  • CEO Founder at Axiance
    Apr 2019 - May 2023 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Founded a boutique consultancy specializing in G2G agreements, connecting foreign exporters with high-potential opportunities in Aviation, Agri-Business, and Digital sectors in Qatar. • Deal Making: Spearheaded and closed a US$100M deal as Managing Director of HELIPARTNER. • Strategic Leadership: Served as Executive Board Member for ITGS (Fintech/Digital) and led the Qatar Strategic Food Security Project for SÉNALIA GROUP. • Market Entry: Facilitated market entry for international firms, leveraging deep networks to generate business growth in the Qatari market.

  • Egis (14 yrs 6 mos)
    • Managing Director | Qatar
      Oct 2017 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Held full P&L and operational responsibility for Rail, Road, Urban Development, and Water business lines. • Transformation & Restructuring: Centralized and restructured five disparate business entities into a single umbrella organization. This aggressive restructuring drove immediate operational synergies, eliminating redundancy and centralizing P&L accountability. • Revenue Growth: Managed an annual turnover of US$85M, driving long-term growth and profitability. • Team Leadership: Directed a workforce of 460+ employees, overseeing talent management and recruitment.

    • Country Manager Qatar, Egis Rail
      Oct 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs

      • Commercial Success: Successfully led the tender process and won a US$380M PMC contract for the Doha Metro. • Governance: Chaired the JV Steering and Executive Committees for the Doha Metro project, ensuring alignment between partners and client objectives. • Mega-Project Rescue (Doha Metro): Orchestrated the strategic termination of the ~$1.4B Major Stations contract (Samsung C&T) at 40% completion due to non-performance. Executed an immediate, zero-downtime transition to Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), safeguarding the project timeline.

    • Principal in Charge | Qatar, Egis Rail
      May 2011 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Market Strategy: Designed and implemented a competitive pricing model and sales strategy specifically for the Qatari market. • Partnerships: Led the drafting and negotiation of MOUs and Joint Venture agreements, establishing the legal and commercial framework for Egis’s expansion in Qatar.

    • Construction Director / Deputy Project Director, Egis Rail
      Sep 2007 - May 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      • Program Delivery: Directed the US$360M Rabat-Salé Tramway program (19km line + maintenance facility) from inception to completion. • Outcome: Successfully delivered the project in 32 months, managing a team of 40 professionals across design, tender, and construction supervision.

    • Project Manager, Egis Rail
      Nov 2004 - Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Coordination: Managed the US$348M Le Mans Tramway project, coordinating the works of over 50 Civil & System contractors. • Outcome: Delivered 15km of tram line and storage facilities in a fast-tracked 28-month schedule.