Antonino B.

Executive Project Director UAE & KSA - Romania - Commercial Manager UAE

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

With over 30 years of executive leadership in Railways, Metro Transportation, and Major Infrastructure Development, I have successfully directed multi-billion-euro projects that are shaping the future of mobility and infrastructure across Europe and the Middle East. I am recognised for my ability to lead large-scale, complex programs from strategy through execution, combining deep expertise in project management, mobility trends, and operational excellence to ensure sustainable impact and long-term value creation. My career spans General Management and Management Consulting, working with leading international organisations to deliver growth, optimise performance, and strengthen stakeholder trust. I am committed to advancing infrastructure that not only connects regions but also drives economic development, enhances mobility, and sets new standards of efficiency and innovation within the industry.

Experience

  • Salcef Group (Full-time · 6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Executive Project Director UAE & KSA - Director Active Projects Romania - Commercial Manager UAE
      Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Executive Project Director
      Aug 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

      Etihad Rail Project - Track Construction Stage 2 Package A and Package 2F2 Facilities

  • Executive Project Director at Salcef Group
    Jan 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Design & Built Track Metro Line 3 - Riyadh

  • Track & System Manager at Railway Consultant - freelance
    Apr 2015 - 2016 · 10 mos

    Etihad Railways Project - Stage 1 Project Close Out Management

  • Track Manager & System at TECNIMONT Civil Construction - SDT JV
    Jan 2012 - Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Constructability of the Etihad Rail Project - Shah - Habshan - Ruwais - Stage 1 Length (km): 264 km - (total extension + 400 km) 200 km/h Passengers - Up to 11,000 tonnes of sulphur per train to be transported with 7 Locomotives and 110 wagons per train. Depot facilities.

  • Civil & Infrastructures Project Manager at Tecnimont Civil Construction - Consorzio Cefalù 20
    Jun 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Doubling the Railway line Fiumetorto - Cefalù Ogliastrillo on the railway line Palermo - Messina. Contract value: 314 million / EUR