Jacques Khoriaty

Managing Director | Artelia Airports | Central Asia, Middle East and West Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

People-oriented and a strong communicator, I naturally create trust and meaningful connections, remain deeply committed to shared goals, and quickly identify the most important areas that drive success and impact. Main Expertise: - Lead large multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, and project managers; - Drive complex infrastructure and building programs — particularly in transport, aviation, and urban development; - Build strong client relationships through his people-oriented and trust-based approach; - Shape regional growth strategies and deliver excellence in design, PPP and program management consultancy (PMC); - Quickly identify key priorities to align technical, commercial, and stakeholder objectives for successful outcomes.

Experience

  • Managing Director - Artelia Airports - Central Asia, Middle East and West Africa at Artelia
    Feb 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • French Trade Advisor at Les Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France
    Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

    The Conseillers du Commerce extérieur de la France (French Foreign Trade Advisors or CCEs) voluntarily share their experience working for the development of France. They carry out concrete actions on a daily basis in partnership with public and private players who have a role in promoting and supporting the growth of French companies. Appointed by the Prime Minister, CCEs are vested with four missions by public authorities: - Advising Public Authorities - Supporting Businesses - Training Young People for the International Stage - Promoting the Attractiveness of France

  • Egis (16 yrs 1 mo)
    • Managing Director - Energy & Sustainable Cities - Middle East & South Asia
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Leading the Egis Regional Teams in the Middle East and South Asia delivering high quality services to our clients in the fields of City Planning, Architecture, Building Engineering, Water & Energy, Façade & Sustainability and Environment.

    • Chief Commercial Officer | Strategy & Growth | Middle East & South Asia
      Nov 2020 - Apr 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Heading Strategy, Business Development, Tendering and Communication & Marketing for Egis in the Middle East

    • Middle East Aviation Director
      Jan 2015 - Oct 2021 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      Heading the Aviation activities of the Group in region including Airport Consultancy, Engineering and Operations , ATM Consultancy and Engineering as well as Airlines Consultancy Services

  • Trainee (Commercial & Technical Departments) at MEA
    Jul 2009 - Aug 2009 · 2 mos

    Extensive familiarization program in both the Technical and Commercial Department of the company. The training included the following sections: - Revenue Management & Pricing - Sales & Marketing - Maintenance Control - Flight Operations

  • Civil Engineer - Airports at almabani General Contractors
    Aug 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Projects included: - Rehabilitation of the Airside Facilities at King Abdulaziz International Airport - Jeddah - Seven Regional Airports Project - Rabigh Airport Upgrade Project - Prince Sultan Airbase - Construction of New Runway - Preparation of various tenders in relation with airport construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia