Consultant

Arcadis appoints Mideast director of programme management

By Davina Munro

Posted on September 29, 2015

Ian Williamson brings over 30 years of experience across various sectors

PHOTO: Williamson brings over 30 years of experience across sectors like commercial, retail, health, aviation and infrastructure. Credit: Arcadis

Design and consultancy firm Arcadis has announced the appointment of Ian Williamson as regional director of programme management and buildings global business leader for the Middle East.

Williamson will work closely with the leadership team to strengthen its regional programme management in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

“Our key focus in 2015 and 2016 lies in strengthening our regional programme management capabilities,” said Wael Allan, Middle East CEO of Arcadis.

“The strength of Arcadis’ programme management capabilities under the leadership of Ian Williamson enables the business to deliver quality and sustainable programme management solutions to clients in the region. Ian has a proven track record in winning work, delivering projects, managing key client accounts and recruiting, building and leading strong teams, and we look forward to seeing our Middle East business grow with his expertise across our core markets.”

Williamson brings over 30 years of experience across sectors like commercial, retail, health, aviation and infrastructure in both local and international markets.

Prior to his appointment at Arcadis, Williamson developed AECOM’s programme and project management capability in Europe and moved to the Middle East in 2009 to lead several major projects.