Atkins names new team for Middle East, Africa

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has appointment a new senior leadership team in the Middle East and Africa to support its business expansion plans across the region, it said in statement on Monday.

Johan Hesselsoe has been appointed managing director, Middle East and Africa, Faithful + Gould, to lead the integrated project and program management services business.

Kathleen McGrail has been named managing director, Middle East and Africa at Atkins Acuity and will oversee its advisory business including strategic, financing and technical consulting capabilities.

Shadi Jebreel is appointed country director, UAE, at Atkins’ design and engineering business. He will further cement and grow the company’s footprint in the emirate.