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Atkins appoints new regional design director for the Middle East

McIntosh will play a key role in delivering high quality services to our clients across the region

Edward McIntosh has taken the reins as regional design director for the Middle East at Atkins. Based in the UAE, he will focus on expanding Atkins’ design and architecture business presence and capitalising on its regional growth potential.

According to a statement from Atkins, McIntosh has 16 years of experience leading international architectural design teams and projects in sports, commercial, retail, residential, and hospitality markets in South America, UK, China and South East Asia.

“Over the past 50 years, Atkins has established a proven track record of designing some of the region’s most iconic projects ranging from full-scale communities to individual buildings that blend aesthetic and functional elements, while promoting human interaction and sustainable impact. Bringing a wealth of experience in design and architecture, Edward will play a key role in supporting our business strategy focused on delivering high quality services to our clients across the region, as well as driving growth opportunities in key markets,” said Adrian Lindon, MD, Design and Engineering, Atkins Middle East & Africa.

McIntosh is said to have started his career in Ecuador with the delivery of several commercial and hospitality projects featuring low-carbon construction materials. Through this work, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to continue his studies at Columbia University in NewEdward McIntosh has taken the reins as regional design director for the Middle East at Atkins. Based in the UAE, he will focus on expanding Atkins’ design and architecture business presence and capitalising on its regional growth potential.

According to a statement from Atkins, McIntosh has 16 years of experience leading international architectural design teams and projects in sports, commercial, retail, residential, and hospitality markets in South America, UK, China and South East Asia.

“Over the past 50 years, Atkins has established a proven track record of designing some of the region’s most iconic projects ranging from full-scale communities to individual buildings that blend aesthetic and functional elements, while promoting human interaction and sustainable impact. Bringing a wealth of experience in design and architecture, Edward will play a key role in supporting our business strategy focused on delivering high quality services to our clients across the region, as well as driving growth opportunities in key markets,” said Adrian Lindon, MD, Design and Engineering, Atkins Middle East & Africa.

McIntosh is said to have started his career in Ecuador with the delivery of several commercial and hospitality projects featuring low-carbon construction materials. Through this work, he received a Fulbright Scholarship to continue his studies at Columbia University in New York where he graduated with the highest design awards, the statement said.

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