Rene Stelder

VP Group Asset Integration & Implementation at Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Makkah Region

About

Currently VP Integration & Implementation, based in Jeddah, KSA. Project Management professional (MSc. Civil Engineering - Delft University of Technology, Netherlands) with 25+ years experience in the international project development and construction management industry, working with international contractors, consultants and clients. Thorough experience in pre- and post- contract aspects of large project developments, including master planning, engineering- and architectural design, traffic- and environmental studies, feasibility studies, budgeting, project finance, preparation of tenders and procurement. Wide-ranging background covering different sectors of the industry, varying from large infrastructure- and marine works, utilities, equipment and heavy industry, to commercial buildings and urban re-development projects. Extensive background in leading multi-disciplined teams involved in development, design and construction of large projects and in managing designers, engineering consultants and (sub-) contractors. Profound understanding of project controls, quality assurance and -improvement, contract/commercial management under different contract forms and executive reporting. Wealth of experience in dealing with first class international clients, consultants and contractors, local authorities and public- and private utility providers. Strong people manager and team player, used to working in multi-cultural environments and firmly committed to high performance and successful, safe delivery by his team. Expertise: # Large, multi-disciplined projects in international setting # Infrastructure-, marine- and civil works # Large master planned urban developments # Residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings

Experience

  • Red Sea Gateway Terminal (7 yrs)
    • VP Group Integration & Implementation
      Oct 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Director Strategic Projects
      Oct 2019 - Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

  • APM Terminals (6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of Construction, Equipment and IT
      Nov 2016 - Oct 2019 · 3 yrs

    • Director of Construction & Equipment Implementation
      Sep 2013 - Nov 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Project Director - Special Projects at SODIC
    May 2011 - Jul 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Project Director - Egypt at Arcadis
    Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Operations Manager - Oman at Bovis Lend Lease
    May 2008 - Apr 2010 · 2 yrs