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Executive Design & Development Director with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value hospitality, mixed-use, residential and masterplanned developments across the GCC and Middle East. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary design, engineering and commercial teams throughout the full development lifecycle, with executive accountability for development strategy, governance, commercial performance, P&L management, programme delivery and stakeholder engagement. Trusted by executive leadership, investors and globally recognised hospitality operators to shape development vision, optimise asset value and deliver technically exceptional, commercially successful destinations. Brings extensive expertise in luxury hospitality, design management, masterplanning, value engineering, consultant leadership, risk management and operational readiness. Recognised for combining architectural excellence with commercial acumen, balancing design integrity, cost, programme and operational objectives to maximise investment value while maintaining the highest standards of quality, innovation and sustainability. A collaborative and influential executive leader who builds high-performing teams, strengthens strategic partnerships and delivers transformational developments that create lasting commercial value, operational excellence and long-term business growth. Areas of focus: • Hospitality & luxury resorts • Developer-side design management • Consultant & stakeholder coordination • Value engineering & budget alignment • Construction phase design resolution • Sustainable design
Project Management, Architectural Design and +11 skills
Led the architectural coordination and technical delivery of residential, mixed-use and institutional developments, providing leadership across multidisciplinary design teams to ensure design excellence, technical integration and successful project execution. Managed stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants and contractors while overseeing design governance, technical reviews, construction coordination and site delivery to balance programme, quality and commercial objectives. Led the sustainability strategy and LEED coordination for the landmark developments, driving multidisciplinary collaboration, embedding sustainable design principles throughout the design process and supporting the successful achievement of LEED Gold certification objectives. Worked closely with architects, engineers and specialist consultants to integrate environmental performance, regulatory compliance and long-term operational efficiency into the development. Delivered complex architectural packages for luxury residential and higher education developments, ensuring high-quality design execution, technical compliance and seamless coordination from detailed design through construction.