Architectural and construction engineering company Egis has appointed Alaa AbuSiam as the new CEO of its Americas region, which comprises both North America and South America.
This appointment is seen as a significant step in Egis’ ‘Impact the Future’ plan, which aims to propel the company into the top ten construction engineering businesses worldwide and double its turnover by 2029.
The company’s CEO, Laurent Germain, has led its strategic reorganisation, resulting in the split of the former Americas Pacific (AMPAC) region to establish the new Americas region.
AbuSiam, who has been serving as Egis’ CEO of the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) region since 2021, will now oversee operations in the Americas.
He is also a member of the group’s executive committee and is no stranger to North America, having previously worked in Texas.
Meanwhile, James Chopty, the former CEO of AMPAC, has transitioned to the role of COO for Egis.
In this new executive position, Chopty will concentrate on enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance across the group.
Germain said: “The change further focuses the group on development within the region, and puts greater emphasis on our growth plans for the Americas in general and the US in particular.
“We’re on a significant expansion track for the region, and with Alaa’s appointment, we are well set up to move forward. He has the experience and knowledge to achieve our objectives, having achieved significant results at Egis in the Middle East, and we are on similar trajectory in the US”
During his tenure in the MESA region, AbuSiam reportedly led Egis to growth and industry leadership.
He led the acquisition and integration of six regional companies, as well as the promotion of organic growth and team building in challenging markets.
AbuSiam said: “I look forward to this new challenge – driving growth, delivering impact, and building strong partnerships across North and South America. Egis has a strong history in North America and I’ll be moving quickly to expand our presence in the market.
“We aim to invest more than $800m on acquisitions in the region to reach $1.1bn in sales by 2028, supporting local projects and enhancing job creation.”
