Atkins appoints Matthew Tribe as managing director for its planning, design, and engineering business in the Middle East
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Tribe as managing director for its planning, design, and engineering business in the Middle East, effective November 2021. Matthew also leads the company’s global technical network in master planning, urbanisation & cities, driving a virtual network of professionals to deliver value to its clients around the world.
“With over 50 years’ presence in the Middle East, Atkins has a proven record in delivering some of the region’s most iconic and complex projects. Strengthening our planning, design, and engineering business is key to meet the region’s growing needs and help countries achieve their national visions and net zero targets,” said Campbell Gray, CEO, Atkins, Middle East & Africa. “With his deep knowledge of the business and the region, Matthew will play a pivotal role in enabling, delivering and most importantly adding demonstrable value to our clients’ programs and portfolios.”
Matthew is a seasoned executive with 26 years of experience across the UK, Asia, Middle East, and Africa regions. Throughout his career, he has established an approach to master planning and urban design that delivers solutions derived from detailed analysis, understanding and appreciation of the evolving demands of modern life. Previously, Matthew was the Managing Principal for the Dubai Studio and Global Lead for Planning, Landscape and Urban Design at global architecture firm CallisonRTKL, where he played an instrumental role in the company’s growth. Before joining CallisonRTKL in 2014, he spent 18 years at Atkins departing as the International Master Planning & Urban Design Director, splitting his time between the UAE and the UK. His portfolio of projects includes the New Jeddah Downtown and KAAR Gateway Development in Saudi Arabia, The Grove Mixed-Use Development and Dubai Creek Harbour Master Plan in the UAE, and many other flagship projects in the Middle East.
“I’m excited to re-join Atkins and be part of shaping its strategic growth plans both globally and in the Middle East,” commented Matthew Tribe, managing director, planning, design, and engineering at Atkins. “The industry is going through a significant transformation where embedding human-centric design practices and adopting sustainable and data-driven solutions will be key to tackle current and future challenges and harness opportunities for growth on the long-term.”
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Light Link appoints a new commercial director
Dubai-based lighting design and supply firm Light Link has appointed Jonathan Brown as its new commercial director. Jonathan has a long-standing career in the industry, having worked for several leading contractors and lighting design and supply companies across the region. He is a qualified quantity surveyor and also has broader commercial asset management experience.
The appointment strengthens Light Link’s senior management team as it enters the third year of business and expands its influence into other countries, such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The company has completed 60 projects totalling 300,000 sq. ft, with the latest wins including Abu Dhabi’s Early Childhood Authority, Emirates REIT, AKA Restaurant, Microsoft, Accenture, RJ O’Brien, and IFF.
Light Link, founder Jaspal Bal commented: “Jonathan has believed in Light Link’s vision from the start, so we’re thrilled that he’s finally able to join us. His unique mix of commercial and construction experience is a real asset in a market where clients are looking for a more comprehensive level of support.”
Light Link, commercial director, Jonathan Brown added: “I’m delighted to join Light Link and help the business in its next stages of growth and development. The team has built a truly impressive portfolio of projects within two years and we’re all eager to maximise the many opportunities available in a cross-section of industries.”
As a result of growth, Light Link has recently moved into a dedicated two-storey premises in Al Quoz. The Light Garden – featuring a workshop and storage space on the ground floor – brings the design, project management, and logistics teams together in one location.
Founded in 2019, Light Link collaborates with end-users, design teams, contractors, MEP consultants, and project managers to create the perfect balance between art and engineering. Services include lighting design and supply, systems design and supply, WELL testing and commissioning, and full site support.
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Powerlist Creative 30 : Dilara Ajun Creative Director Ati Consultants Architects And Engineers
Dilara Ajun, the creative director of ATI Consult ants, Architects and Engineers, was named ‘Young Talent of the Year’ at Architecture Leader Awards 2021.
She is passionate about creating “out-of-the-box” designs and solutions that complement the identities of both, the user and the company.
Her distinct style and desire for design excellence have made ATI a preferred partner for many prestigious projects and clients, resulting in a number of prestigious design awards.
Ajun, born in Turkey in 1988, earned her bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, in 2011. She has worked in leading development and architecture companies in Turkey during which she pursued her master’s degree in real estate development between 2011-2013.
She furthered her studies to obtain a diploma in Interior design from the University of London in 2015. Throughout her career, she has produced multiple award-winning master plans, architecture, and interior design projects, and her positive ‘nothing is impossible’ spirit resonates throughout the office.
She is currently working on various educational and mixed-use projects around the world, including in the UAE. Some of the recent works include a 60 storey mixeduse tower in the UAE; K-12 School campuses in Erbil, Baku, Istanbul, Dammam, and around the UAE; a master-planned community and urban development project in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain; and an iconic residential high-rise tower in Jumeirah Village Circle.
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Powerlist Creative 30 Ben Corrigan Founder & Managing Director Bluehaus Group
Ben Corrigan is the founder and managing director of Bluehaus, an award- winning design studio with headquarters in Dubai and regional offices in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh.
The last five or so years have been the most thrilling for Bluehaus. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic, Bluehaus has had a fantastic few years. Corrigan is especially proud of how his team has come together to support one another during this time. Bluehaus has some interesting and diverse projects on the drawing boards (so to speak) and onsite projects including Sushi Samba in KAFD Riyadh, the new du telecom HQ, several workplace collaborations with tech firms, workplace projects in ICD Brookfield Place, a high-profile retail experience for a telecommunications firm in Riyadh, and also several exciting projects in Expo 2020.
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