Senior Director

• Jan 2019 - Present

Project Director for Dubai EXPO2020 portfolio (14 pavilions). Restructuring of the internal Project Management Organization. Development of the company business in the GCC, Africa and South-Asia. Project Director for Dubai EXPO2020 portfolio (14 pavilions). Restructuring of the internal Project Management Organization. Development of the company business in the GCC, Africa and South-Asia.

Senior Director

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2019

ENOIA Engineering Group (450 staff, Energy, Infrastructure, Industrial Engineering) Provide senior management level leadership, act as Project Director for major assignments, restructure the Group's Business Units, manage and coordinate business development activities by expanding client portfolios for all of the Group's Units located in Europe, North Africa, GCC, and India. ENOIA Engineering Group (450 staff, Energy, Infrastructure, Industrial Engineering) Provide senior management level leadership, act as Project Director for major assignments, restructure the Group's Business Units, manage and coordinate business development activities by expanding client portfolios for all of the Group's Units located in Europe, North Africa, GCC, and India.

COO - Chief Operations Officer

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

SGI Studio Galli Ingegneria S.p.A. (160 staff, Buildings & Infrastructure Engineering)Reported to the CEO, with P&L responsibility. Managed the Production and Commercial (only international markets) activities of the company, which counted a total of 120 staff in Italy and 40 others across international locations. Developed and implemented the company strategy, with the support of the Department Heads and Areas Managers. Acted as a member of the BoD.• Managed the company’s operations in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, including the local subsidiaries in India (15 staff) and Iraq (20 staff).• Responsible for the company P&L. Reviewed and approved yearly budgets and produced quarterly intermediate financial reports and forecasts for the BoD. • Led the business development strategies/actions for international clients and projects, screening potential growth, negotiating contracts, and recommending strategic partnerships.• Managed directly the most important accounts in the Middle East (Ministries, UN Agencies, Cooperation Agencies).• Achieved recognition for the company becoming the largest consultancy firm in Italy for hydraulic and environmental engineering services (2013-2014). Show less

Director of International Department/Project Director

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2013

Appointed as BoD Member in June 2007.Directly managed a team of 25 Project Managers and BD staff, directing the production and commercial activities for the international market, which experienced an exceptional growth under his management.Acted as Project Coordinator/Manager for the Company’s major projects. Developed strategy, yearly budgets, and quarterly reports to support the decision-making process of the BoD. Member of the BoD since September 2007.• By expanding the company’s international business, managed to increase the overall turnover of the company from 10 to 25 MUSD: the international projects grew in the same period from 35% to 90% of the company’s turnover.• Attained contract awards amounting to a total of 80+ MUSD from his major accounts including Ministries, Governorates, World Bank, several UN agencies and Cooperation Agencies.• Lead SGI to become the most successful international consultancy in Iraq in the Infrastructure/ Planning sectors in 2009-2012.• Acted as Project Coordinator and Manager for complex multi-million international projects in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. • Starting from 2007, established and directly managed SGI’s technical and commercial organisation in Iraq (8 in-country offices, 50 staff in 2010) with significant in-country attendance. • Expanded business into new sectors including PPP, Regional/Urban Planning, and Environmental Management. Show less

Production Director - Italy/Project Manager

• Jan 2004 - Sep 2005

Led the Production Department and spearheaded all projects in Italy. Organised on-going projects, allocated resources, and managed the project's budget and performance. • Managed directly Water Infrastructure complex projects in Italy and the Middle East.

Designer/Project Manager

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

Project Manager/Project Engineer

• Jul 1995 - Dec 1999