Director of Engineering:
Seasoned engineering senior director in the hospitality and facility management industries 22 years of experience with world leading hotel’s operator company IHG® InterContinental Hotels Group brand, working across the Middle East region. During my career I have carried out engineering Technical Services reviews, pre-opening activities for new hotels of IHG®; looking after design standards, Health and Life Safety compliance, handing over activities, facility operation. My core competencies include leadership, communication skills, property operations, Life & safety, planning, client relations, negotiations, technical auditing, contract management and team leading. I am experience in Energy Auditing, Project Management, Mechanical systems, NEBOSH HSE certified, with B.SC Electrical Engineering graduate.

Providing professional advisory, consultancy and executive support to achieve smooth and successful opening of the hotel and operation. Also to qualifying the facility by carefully reviewing the design standards, proper implementation of international health fire and life safety codes, and energy conservation standards. Commissioning, inspection, until reaching fully operational hotel with complete team and operational facility management system .

CONFERENCES AND PAPERS    
2013 - 3rd International Conference on Energy & Environmental Protection. Hebron – Palestine 2013 Paper: Opportunities for Energy Savings in Commercial Properties and luxury Hotels
2014- 5th International Energy conference ‐2014. Paper: Luxury Hotels Green Solutions Action Plan
2016 – ICEEP VI 4th International Conference on Energy and Environmental Protection, April 2016 with Paper:  Environmental Safety and Health.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE    

Present: Director of Engineering Grand Hyatt AL Khobar-  five-star Hotel
Director of Engineering  IHG® VOCO Makkah 4321 Rooms- Suites largest hotel globally IHG® InterContinental Hotels Group brand-KSA.

Pre‐Opening Engineer .Leading the process of pre-opening activities of 5 star upscale; 4,321 rooms & suites, mega project complex that includes restaurants, lounge areas, events facilities and prayer halls. The new hotel will include more than 20,000 square meters of dining facilities and two central kitchens with more than 10,000 sq. area. Directing the pre-opening activities of engineering and technical handover to bring the hotel to life and deliver on the best brand experience.

Director of Engineering – Cluster  IHG® Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Makkah Hotels 1250 rooms – suits IHG® InterContinental Hotels Group brand‐ KSA
Pre‐Opening Engineer, for IHG® world’s largest Holiday Inn – Crowne Plaza cluster hotels, with  total built area exceeding 100 thousands SQM
Chief Engineer - Inter‐Continental Hotel Bethlehem IHG® InterContinental Hotels Group Risk management coordinator, OH&S professional

Ahmad Shtayya is the CEO at Radian Engineering Consultant with responsibility for the General Management Department.

Prior to joining Radian, Ahmad Shtayya worked in Upper Management, Design and Supervision Department at several companies, including SHTAYYA-Sustainable Architecture, Khatib & Alami and Shadid Engineering Consultant. Notable is his 20 years as General Manager for SHTAYYA-Sustainable Architecture.

Ahmad Shtayya received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Al-Najah National University from 1999-2004.

Appointed as the Country Director for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Amani Al Moajil is leading the overall operations for Enova in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In her role, she is responsible for consolidating Enova’s growing market position in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through client retention, accelerating the digital transformation, and addressing the built environment sustainability challenges.

One of the Kingdom’s first female Saudi national senior leaders in facilities management, Amani brings more than 18 years of experience in the energy and facilities management industry, and a proven track record of high-level service to Saudi Arabia’s engineering and industrial sectors.

Amani previously held the position of Contract Manager, Project Management Consultancy at Wood, the global consulting and engineering firm. During her tenure, Amani earned multiple awards, including for integrity and financial responsibility. She was also featured globally in Wood’s communications for “Showcasing Inspiring Women Across the Business.”

Enthusiastic & Results oriented Professional Engineer with over 20 years’ leadership & detailed technical experience, in the field of Hospitality Technical Services for Contemporary & Sustainable “Pre & Post Opening”, projects development, Engineering & Technical Services” Surface Planning, feasibilities, Engineering design coordination, Energy Efficiently & Cost effective Technology integrations, Technical Audits, maintaining high energy efficient operation, development & implementations of Brand SOP’s, development of strategic budgets, Optimized efficiency of Electrical. Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, Kitchen & Laundry, FF & E and OS & E equipment, in line with Sustainable & Green initiatives, HACCP & Local by-laws Compliance, and NFPA Life Safety Standards.

His key role is to provide Technical Services assistance for Projects and Developments and to introduce and monitor efficient preventive maintenance, life safety systems, CMMS/BMS/EMS, and cost effective technical operation for Gloria Hotels and Resorts.

Mr. Amjad has served as Vice President Engineering & Technical Services and Project Director for Hotel Developments in Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America for Pre and post opening for Accor Middle East, The Iconic LHW The Datai Hotels & Resorts, The Saujana Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, WIDEWATERS Hospitality USA – Hilton, and North America for Engineering and Design Services.

Mr. Amjad has “Technically Maintained, developed, & successfully opened” highest energy efficient flagship world-renowned brand hotels & resorts in Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar), KSA, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, DESARU), Singapore, and North America.

Currently working as corporate Director of Engineering & Technical Services for AL KHOZAMA Hospitality – Riyadh, KSA
I.    Leading Projects – Mandarina Oriental Al Faisaliah
II.    Luxury Spa
III.    Fine Dining Restaurants
IV.    DIRIYAH Gate Development – Fine Dining Restaurants Developments
V.    KAUST – AL KHOZAMA HOTEL
VI.    KAEC – BAY LA SUN & VIEWS – AL KHOZAM HOTELS

Hala is a Sustainability Engineer with over 15 years of experience in design, building services, facilities management and government policy across the UAE, Qatar, KSA, Bahrain, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

A Mechatronics and Environmental Engineer by trade, Hala focuses on delivering innovative sustainability and environmental engineered solutions within the built environment and infrastructure development. She has worked on multiple high-profile projects within the region, driving sustainable solutions from strategic evaluation, project inception, design, construction, commissioning, and handover, all the way through to operations.

Hala is currently spearheading the Race to Net Zero with several clients to achieve ambitious, unchartered targets.

Hassan Younes is the Co - CEO & Founder of grfn, a multi-disciplinary consultancy  and has over 15 years of extensive experience in the fields of Energy Efficiency, Design, Sustainability, and Project Execution and Management. Hassan has been involved in many high-end projects in the MENA region encompassing MEP designs, energy efficiency, commissioning management , sustainability and measurement and verification for new and existing buildings in the MENA region. He also was involved in energy and sustainability policy studies for many governmental entities in the GCC.  
 
He is a trainer for the ASHRAE Global Training Centre.  He is a trainer for the Association of energy engineers’ Certified Energy Manager ( CEM) course,  Energy Valuation Organization’s Certified Measurement Verification Professional (CMVP) course and the facilitator for the Emirates Green Building Council Building Retrofit Program. He is an appointed Consultant for ASHRAE 62.1 Standard and is a member of the training committee for the CMVP course.
 
He is also the current ASHRAE Falcon Chapter president and on the technical committee and was the Vice Chair of CIBSE Regional Chapter. Hassan holds all the ASHRAE certifications.

Kevin Laidler is the Sales Director for Middle East & Africa, situated in Dubai, UAE.  In this role, Kevin provides leadership to regional sales team and executes the business strategy.

After graduation, Kevin launched his career in Toronto, Canada, where he began with Ontario Power Generation in the energy conservation business.  This experience lead to a 25 plus year career with Armstrong Fluid Technology offering fully integrated building energy solutions.  Kevin has held many challenging positions within Armstrong, and is a strong promotor for solutions that answer today’s global environmental needs.

Kevin holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Ryerson University, since 1992.

Lorenzo is a Regional Consulting Sales and Business Development Manager of Daikin Middle East and Africa focusing on chilled and hot water systems, currently having 12 years of experience in Chillers and Heat Pumps, and related implementations, interacting with Professionals in the HVAC Industry during the integration of different applied solutions within their projects.

Lorenzo is a graduate of University of Roma Tre, Italy, with Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

With more than 25 years of engineering & business journey Eng. Khalid had added great value to EHS as an ESCo company with broad electrical experience in many fields in the Saudi market.

With his position as the head of a big part of one of the most prominent Saudi electrical group, he created a wave of harmony inside the companies he is leading.

Electric House Systems “as Echo Expert SI, EE company, Solar contractor with O&M Services” Power Center “certified Panel builder for LV & MV with O&M services” Electric House trading “with its massive capabilities with more than 70 Sales Engineers over KSA.

All this power is steered now to serve and align with the Saudi vision 2030 with Tarsheed's great aim to make our lovely KSA a better place.

Dr Muhammad Asif is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. His areas of research interests include renewable energy, energy conservation and management, energy policy, sustainable buildings and life cycle assessment. He is a Charted Engineer (UK), Certified Energy Manager (USA) and Member of the Energy Institute (UK). He is author of two books and over 100 research papers. He has provided research & advisory services to prominent public and private sector entities in Europe, Middle East and South Asia such as the European Commission, Fraunhofer Institute, Nor-Dan and Grameen Shakti. He has conducted teaching and training activities in several countries including Austria, Finland, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Oman, Pakistan and Turkey.

Mohammad has wide international expertise in Facilities Management, Sustainability/ LEED Management, and  Construction Management as well as in MEP Utilities and Infrastructure Management.

Moreover, he had a long pioneering path as a free-lance consultant, education lecturer, professional trainer, and  public speaker mainly on LEED Certification and Sustainability Management fields since 2006.

Mohammad has a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the American University of Beirut (AUB).

In his current position, as Director of Facilities at KAPSARC, Mohammad is leading innovational integrated Facilities Management model handling Technical Services, Utilities and Infrastructure, Community Services, Event Management, Office Services, Contract and Finance Administration, as well as Quality and Performance Management on the entire KAPSARC Premises (about 500,000 sq.m developed areas on a 2miilion sq.m site/ including top-notch world-class facilities, and multiple world-class prestigious LEED Platinum facilities).

Moreover, he is a USGBC Faculty (since 2012), a Commissioning Authority (since 2011), a LEED Accredited Professional (since 2007), and served as ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer (2012-14).

Mohammad participates actively in many professional international organizations including, but not limited to ASHRAE, USGBC, AABC, IFMA, OEA, SCE, SAEE, and served in various leading positions at local, regional, and international platforms. (Served as ASHRAE Chapter President, Regional Vice Chair, Assistant Regional Chair, ASHRAE CTTC Committee Chair, USGBC International Summit Co-Chair, and many others)

For further details, please visit https://sa.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-tassi-1a766526

Omer Khan is currently engaged as Product Engineer with the Regional Product Management at Johnson Controls Arabia, overlooking - YORK® Chiller Solutions (Air Cooled, Water Cooled and Absorption Chillers) for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and Yemen Regions. His previous experience includes facility management for custom district cooling plants with focus on sustainability and upgrades of water treatment facilities. In addition to his background in engineering, he is a certified business coach and consultant, and enjoys dabbling into the local entrepreneurship scene, and VC investments in his free time. Passionately believes in the power of technology, effective communication, and impactful leadership.

Saadat has 18 years’ experience in air conditioning and refrigeration industry. His diversified experience in Pakistan and Middle East included Design and Project Management. He joined Trane UAE in 2005 and since then he works with Design Engineers and Consultants to develop Innovative, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable solutions. His expertise includes non-conventional chilled water systems to reduce carbon footprint such as: Combined Cooling and Heating systems, Future Refrigerants with Lower GWP, and Thermal Storage Systems.

CEO of Netix.AI, ODS Global, Exenture Global and Exenture Films & Entertainment, Managing Director and Partner of Teknoware Middle East, Sanjeevv Bhatia is an established name, a force behind an impressive portfolio of successful companies under the umbrella of SB Group International. Sanjeevv Bhatia is an ambitious serial entrepreneur who has expanded his business footprint throughout the Middle East & Asia, Europe and the USA.

Sanjeevv’s urge to address unmet needs through innovation has found expression in an array of market leading ventures. His businesses vary from Artificial intelligence and IoT enabled automation, life safety, security and filmmaking.

An MBA graduate from Southern New Hampshire University, specialized in Marketing and Finance, Sanjeev Bhatia is proof that talent, hard-work, and ethics, paired with an aligned moral compass are key elements for success. His career of more than 20 years has been a meteoric rise, built on impeccable work ethic, vision and focus on people and partnerships.

Wael has 19+ year-experience in construction projects, where more than 12 years in Project Management and PMO services.

He has executed different types of PMO for public and governmental sectors, and he is currently working with Parsons for the Ministry of Municipality, Rural Affairs, and Housing MOMRAH - as a PMO Consultant.

His experience has covered different types of construction projects such as high-rise buildings, residential compounds, and educational buildings, where he has worked in different technical and managerial positions.

His experience covers the following:

• PMO Consultancy & Management - Establishment, Development and Operations
• Project Controls Management - Planning, Cost Control, Contracts, Quality, Operations and PMIS Management
• People Leadership & Management - Team, Clients and Stakeholders
• Development - Coaching, Mentoring and Training

Academically, Wael holds BSc Civil Engineering, MSc in Project Management, and currently is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Business Administration.

Wael is certified for the following:

• Certified Lead Auditor QMS 9001:2015 & BCMS 22301:2019 - CQI/IRCA 292330
• Certified Project Management Professional PMP
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt LSSBB
• Certified Value Methodology Associate VMA
• Certified Associate Chartered International Arbitrator ACIArb.

In addition to several training courses in Contract Management within FIDIC association in Switzerland, UK, Turkey and Tanzania, Cost Management, Quality Management, Green Buildings and Project Management.