ISG appoints Stephen Martin as construction director
ISG announced the appointment of Stephen Martin as construction director for the UAE. Martin, an ISG veteran with a decade of experience with the global construction group, returns to the UAE, where he worked from 2013 to 2020, before joining ISG’s business in Scotland, as operations director for the previous 18 months.
In this role, Martin will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of several mission-critical projects that ISG is currently appointed on, as well as supporting the delivery of the company’s growth strategy.
Steve Ramsden, managing director, Southeast Asia & Middle East, ISG said: ‘Stephen brings 30 years of diverse construction experience, including 10 with ISG and and an in-depth understanding of the UAE market. His clear vision, leadership and reputation for diligent delivery are huge assets to the team. We are delighted to have him re-join us, as we set out to create outstanding environments and contribute to shaping unique experiences, in Dubai and the UAE this year and beyond.’
Martin commented: ‘We have a brilliant team in the UAE; many of whom have been with the business for a long time. I am delighted to be back at such an exciting stage of growth for ISG in the region. I look forward to contributing to the successful handover of several statement projects with our clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.”
Throughout 2020, ISG delivered several high-profile projects across corporate, education and technology sectors including Nomura Bank, University of Wollongong Dubai, Natixis Bank and Roxy Cinemas, and several fit-out packages at ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai.
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Former Preciosa Gulf managing director Martin Fryzelka joins NextSpace as new CEO
NextSpace has appointed Martin Fryzelka to the position of CEO. In his new role, Fryzelka will advance the brand’s position across its regional portfolio, while also engaging cross-functionally throughout the organisation to enhance NextSpace’s forward thinking portfolio at every touchpoint and help navigate new and existing brands into the future. Frzyelka, (former managing director of Preciosa Gulf) brings over a decade of executive experience within the hospitality and residential business. Building further on his global experience, his intentional disruption of existing distribution models allows his network of established and new brands to grow, develop and be at the forefront of the design industry across the Middle East and Africa.
NextSpace represents a curated collection of luxury design brands which have a truly authentic story to tell. This new platform provides specialist FF&E solutions across the GCC and supports world-class and forward-thinking design partners. Equipped with an intricate knowledge of the local market; their indelible network of design professionals, operators, developers, contractors, distributors and clients are at the nucleus of the extensive design community. Through this exciting platform new and innovative brands can effectively engage with the regional design community. Laurence Dehlen, the co-founder of NextSpace, discusses his thoughts on the expansion strategy: “NextSpace has grown over the past year and it was time to take on a partner who will help us drive the key projects and propel us forward in terms of sales and strategic direction. I am pleased that Martin Fryzelka has joined our team as CEO and am confident that he will add immense value to our company.”
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