Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I am a Senior Logistics Director with 25+ years’ experience delivering some of the most complex, large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across the Middle East and Africa. Currently Logistics Director on the New Murabba – Mukaab development in Riyadh, one of the world’s largest and most technically demanding single-structure projects, responsible for end-to-end logistics strategy, execution planning, authority coordination and cross-package integration across a highly constrained mega-site. Extensive experience leading logistics on: • Mega-structures and city-scale developments • Constrained urban and live operational environments • Airports, transport interfaces and VVIP zones • Marine, heavy lifting and complex crane strategies • Hospitality, theme parks and mixed-use developments Recognised for the ability to stabilise logistics on high-risk projects, align multiple stakeholders under pressure, and convert logistical constraints into executable delivery strategies. Brings a calm, structured leadership style, deep practical knowledge of construction logistics, and strong credibility with clients, PMCs, contractors and government authorities. Experienced across KSA, UAE, Angola, Yemen and South Africa, leading multicultural teams and operating in highly regulated environments. ________________________________________ Key Skills • Mega-Project Logistics Strategy • Construction & Site Logistics Leadership • Constrained / Urban / Live Site Delivery • Authority & Stakeholder Management • Tower Crane & Heavy Lifting Strategy • Marine & Shipping Logistics • Airport & Transport-Interface Projects • Waste Management & Sustainability • Workforce, Welfare & Access Control • Programme Recovery & Risk Mitigation
Warner Bros Hotel & Service Apartment: Client: MIRAL Development Consultants: EllisDon PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project’s scope of work consists of a world’s first hotel located at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The park will be located next to the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park and will feature such Warner Bros.-owned characters such as Batman, Bugs Bunny, and Scooby-Doo. The project work includes: Eight-story 257-Rooms Hotel Building, Seven-story 156 Serviced Apartments, Restaurants, Swimming Pool, Car parking facilities & Associated facilities. o Put logistics team in place. o Coordinate for the installation of tower cranes & passenger hoist. o Coordinate & put in place Waste Management system & team for the project to achieve 85% Recycling of Construction Waste. o Coordinate Temporary Works & put system in place for record keeping. o Coordinate with construction team on space management. o Put in place roadways & undercover walkways o Coordinate with adjacent lot users. World’s first Warner Bros hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island for US$ 112 million investment
• Client: EMAAR Development • Consultants: DEWAN • The project of two towers 52|42 host a total of 260 and 162 luxury residential units respectively, with an additional 44 apartments located on the podium level & 5-level car park below. • Description of work done and responsibilities o Was requested to stabilize the 4 no tower crane issues as users not getting time on tower cranes for completing works. o Logistics system in place to coordinate tower crane requirements, put resources in place to ensure the user meet the material shifting requirements so to utilize the tower crane 100% & avoid tower crane standing time. o Start the recycling system from scratch so to meet the local authorities’ standards for recycling. o Coordinate & manage the allocation of staging areas around the buildings as very limited space available. o Become the 1st point of contact for project clearing issues & point of contact for interface with local authorities regarding areas used in the adjacent land. o Put logistics team in place for getting areas ready for the next trade/operation so to ensure contractors follow the program & meet the requirements. o Attend progress meetings to report on area release issues, report on tower crane performances, recycling data, welfare facilities, measures in place of extreme weather conditions. Total Contract Value: AED 1.5 bn.
Project: Palm Gateway Towers – 2 Residential Towers & 1 Commercial Tower • Duration: 11-Dec-2017 to 05-Nov 2018 • The project of 3 high-rise Towers that is constructed on the Palm Jumeriah Island Monorail Station & 12-level car park. • Description: 2 Residential Towers of 48-floor & 49-floor & 1 no Commercial tower buildings of 48- floors. The project is located between HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein palace & the Royal Mirage One&Only hotel • Client: Nakheel Development • Consultants: Atkins Total Contract Value: AED 1,5 Billion.