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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Our Values. We put people first. We do what is right. People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals. We approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We are accountable to these communities to strengthen them and make them resilient for whatever the future may hold. Integrity guides what we do, which means that we make the right choice even when it’s the tough choice. We are better together. We are driven to achieve. When smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are unleashed. As our own community expands, we welcome everyone’s contributions; diverse perspectives create extraordinary results. We draw on our global network to build the right team for each project, because when we work together, no problem is too large or complex We believe that transformation—in our work and ourselves is truly possible. We’re defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and our unwavering pursuit of not only what’s next, but also what’s best. Bringing imagination and determination to every challenge, we leave no angle unexplored. As a result, we deliver the excellence that propels communities to success.
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In a region with a rapidly growing population and inspirational visions for developing smart cities, Stantec is planning and designing for a sustainable future. From innovative solutions for water resource management to landmark developments in healthcare facilities, our designers, engineers, and consultants are making infrastructure, buildings, and resource projects happen. Where we are. We connect to projects on a personal level and advance quality of life across the globe. 1 Abu Dhabi – a vibrant blend of heritage and innovation. Ancient archaeological sites meet cutting-edge architecture, and with over 80% of its population being expatriates, the city thrives on global culture and diversity. Since 1997, our team has supported Abu Dhabi’s growth through key projects in water, transport, buildings, and urban planning. From Mafraq Hospital to a major sewerage master plan, we’ve helped shape the city’s future while honoring its past. Dubai – Home to the world’s tallest building, largest mall, and busiest international airport, it stands as a global icon of ambition and progress. We’re proud to have supported its transformation for over 60 years. From our central Dubai office, 250+ professionals deliver master planning, design, and construction supervision across buildings, water, transport, and urban planning. From landmark communities to award-winning healthcare.
‘‘ This growth has been guided by our founder and first chief executive officer (CEO), Dr. Don Stanley, and our previous CEOs, Ron Triffo, Tony Franceschini, and Bob Gomes. Our fifth and current CEO, Gord Johnston, continues the legacy of tenacious leadership and community focus. Our business is about great people delivering great value. We succeed when our work creates wonderful places for communities to flourish. ‘‘ Stantec's story is the story of our relationships with our clients. It's the story of how we've continued to improve the quality of life in communities around the world while working behind the scenes through our projects. We take pride in a long history of being part of the communities we serve. We started in 1954 as a one-person firm, and today, the Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across 6 continents. Anas A. Kassem Regional Managing Director - Middle East Manama, Bahrain Dubai, UAE Doha, Qatar Abu Dhabi, UAE Riyadh, KSA 1954 Founded 450 Locations worldwide 31,000 Employee s Globally Middle East Office STN Traded on NYSE and TSX Dubai Abu Dhabi Riyadh Doha Manama
Anas Kassem Regional Managing Director - Middle East Anas oversees all our operations in the Middle East region, focusing on strategy, delivery, and performance. He has more than 35 years of experience spanning roles in project and program management as well as sector and geography level business leadership. Kevin Christon Regional Director, Buildings MENA Kevin has spent his career working within the built environment with particular emphasis on healthcare, education, commercial and industrial projects. In his current role, Kevin leads the Buildings sector and is responsible for business strategy, growth, customer relationships and building high performing teams. Murat Sarioglu Business Unit Director, Water In his role as regional director for Stantec’s water group in the Middle East, Murat’s focus is on providing our clients with global expertise and best practices in project delivery and engineering. He ensures that the appropriate resources are available for Stantec’s portfolio of projects, that works are executed in conformance with legal and quality standards and codes. 3
Regional Director- Design Services Mark comes with more than 35 years of experience, 20 years of which have been in the Middle East. He’s worked on a range of largescale building and infrastructure design projects in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Gulf, and he’s led global design businesses to deliver some of the most prestigious projects currently under construction in the Middle East. Oliver James Regional Director- Construction Services With more than 25 years of experience, Oliver has led large, complex projects across sectors as a client, contractor, and consultant. He’s managed multidisciplinary teams worldwide and is dedicated to high standards in health and safety, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility throughout every stage of project delivery. Sawsan Elsharif Regional Director-Operations, Buildings OPROOperations A commercial and operations manager, Sawsan has more than 30 years of experience creating and leading infrastructure projects in a wide variety of applications and settings. She believes in balancing her focus on project management with a culture of collaboration. 4
Mirza Salim Hussain Design Director, Architecture With over 25 years of international experience, Salim focuses on delivering sustainable buildings that fit within the context of their surroundings. He’s worked on master plans and projects in the residential, commercial, arts, hospitality, and education sectors. Abdelazim Sherif Design Director, Structures & Civil Engineering Abdelazim is our structure discipline lead for the MENA region and has more than 25 years of experience in structural design and the modeling of concrete and steel structures. Based in Dubai, he’s an approved Unlimited Structural Engineer with technical leadership skills that have put him in pivotal roles to design projects. Georges Chedid Design Director Healthcare Georges is a registered architect with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV), Australia, specializing in healthcare design, project management, and planning. He is experienced in delivering purposeful, efficient, and comprehensive facilities that incorporate the latest technological trends, evidence-based design principles, and sustainable practices. 5
Head of Building Service Department. With more than 20 years of experience in building services engineering from design development to delivery, Akhilesh navigates complex engineering projects and builds strong, lasting partnerships with clients in the Middle East. His expertise lies in the design of domestic water, drainage, medical gas, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, and HVAC systems. Louisa Mackley Head of Interior Design With over 20 years of experience, Louisa has worked as an interior designer, stylist, architect, planner, and project manager. Her work across the UAE and UK spans residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors, resulting in a diverse and dynamic design portfolio that reflects her versatility and creative vision. Serkan Akyuz Head Of Landscape For years, Serkan has applied his skills as a Senior Landscape Architect to projects in Turkey and the Middle East. These places are home to some of the oldest planned-spaces in recorded history. As a result, he creates solutions that nuance how communities and cultures experience and use space. 6
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