Deyaar appoints new General Manager for its FM business
Adnan Jabri has over 20 years of experience working in senior management roles
Adnan Jabri has been appointed as the new General Manager for Deyaar Facilities Management (Deyaar FM), according to a statement by Deyaar Development (Deyaar). The move comes as Deyaar FM expands its project portfolio and strives to set new benchmarks in service delivery.
Jabri is said to have joined the firm recently to lead the strategic growth of the facilities management business, oversee all aspects of building an industry expert team, as well as lead on aggressive new business development, to boost profitability and add value to clients in line with Deyaar’s corporate goals.
“We are delighted to welcome Adnan Jabri on board as the General Manager for Deyaar Facilities Management. Jabri joins Deyaar at a critical juncture of the company’s strategic growth, as we aim to deliver on our ever-growing portfolio of projects, strategic business plans and the long-term vision to reinforce Deyaar’s reputation as a world-class developer. With a wealth of experience in managing top-tier properties and a free-thinking approach, Jabri’s expertise in facilities management, planning and financial oversight, process efficiency and adoption of technology will be critical in ensuring exceptional and cost-effective services throughout Deyaar’s complete range of facility management services,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Qatami, Chief Executive Officer of Deyaar Development PJSC.
As per Deyaar, Jabri brings more than 20 years of experience working in senior management roles, financial oversight, bidding, protocol development and process improvements to the role.
In late January 2023, Deyaar completed the Mesk and Noor districts and, in early March 2023, the firm appointed the appoints main contractor for its US $140mn luxury residential project.
Commenting on his appointment, Jabri stated, “I’m extremely excited to take on this new challenge as the General Manager of Deyaar Facilities Management and welcome the opportunity to lead and grow this fantastic team into the region’s market leader. As facilities management and service delivery models undergo a profound transformation in Dubai and the region, I am looking forward to putting my regional knowledge and experience into practice for Deyaar’s prestigious properties, pivoting on data, technology and process efficiency while bringing out the very best of our passionate and dedicated human capital.”
Prior to joining Deyaar, Jabri was the General Manager of MAB Facilities Management, with full P&L responsibility for Jordan and Egypt. His responsibilities included service development through implementation of ERP, CAFM, and client application. Jabri was also the General Manager of SERVEU and FITOUT, two fully owned subsidiaries of Union Properties.
Jabri has also served in various senior finance and advisory roles in multinational organisations during his career, including Kingdom Hotel Investments, Majid Al Futtaim Group, and Arthur Andersen & EY in Dubai, the statement concluded.
In mid March 2023, Deyaar launched a $300mn waterfront residential project in Dubai Maritime City.
