HKA grows its Saudi team with the appointment of Hilal Itani
Itani has over 23 years of experience and will support the firm in growing its presence and service offering in the Kingdom
Hilal Itani has re-joined HKA as a Director based in Saudi Arabia, the global consultancy has announced.
Itani is said to have over 23 years of wide-ranging experience in forensic delay analysis, claims preparation and management, with alternative dispute resolution experience. He holds dual Master’s Degrees in Engineering Management, Construction Law, and Arbitration. He is also a certified RICS expert witness, planning and scheduling professional, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the firm stated.
“We are delighted to welcome Hilal back to HKA as Director. His demonstrable track record in construction and engineering and his knowledge, insights, and expertise from working on major projects in the region will add significant value as we continue to grow our presence and enhance our service offering in KSA,” said Husam Gawish, Partner & Head of KSA Operations.
In late April 2022, Mahmoud Abougabal joined HKA’s Expert Services Team as Director and, in late September 2022, Crispin Cockman rejoined HKA as a Director.
Discussing its experience in the Kingdom, HKA said it has worked on complex projects across multiple sectors including buildings, hotels and tourism, power and utilities, oil and gas, mixed used developments, sports and leisure and transportation infrastructure.
Following the announcement of Husam Gawish as Head of KSA Operations, HKA has significantly strengthened its highly skilled, professional, and dedicated team of consultants in the Kingdom to expand the firm’s presence in the region and continue to deliver increased value to its clients, the firm said in a statement.
“I am excited to return to HKA to work alongside a strong three-partner team led by Husam Gawish, Partner and Head of KSA Operations. I am looking forward to playing a meaningful and impactful role in the firm’s continued growth journey in the region and to consistently provide clients with a best-in-class service,” Itani concluded.
In early December 2022, HKA formed a new EMEA region and appointed Amanda Clack as Regional CEO.
