Turner & Townsend has named Dr. Tarek Hamade as the new Energy and Natural Resources Lead
Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company, has appointed Dr Tarek Hamade as the Energy and Natural Resources Lead in the Middle East.
Seated in Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Tarek will draw on his 20 years of experience to further strengthen Turner & Townsend’s clean energy, transmission, conventional and low-carbon, and mining capability.
Tarek brings extensive experience managing major global projects and delivering complex programmes in the renewables, conventional energy, industrial, water, and mining industries. He is a registered professional engineer, holds a PhD in Mining and Materials Engineering and an MBA in Finance and Management, and has worked in the USA, Canada, and the Middle East.
He joins Turner & Townsend after nine years with Wood in KSA and four years with Amec Foster Wheeler in Canada.
Alan Talabani, Managing Director, Middle East, at Turner & Townsend, said: “The Middle East is at the forefront of a significant energy transformation, with governments implementing robust strategies to promote renewable energy and sustainable practices. Countries like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE have set ambitious targets to increase their use of clean energy, create jobs, and accelerate the shift towards net-zero emissions. Tarek will leverage our global expertise to support these initiatives and help spearhead meaningful progress in the region.”
Dr Tarek Hamade, Energy and Natural Resources Lead – Middle East, at Turner& Townsend, added: “The Middle East has extensive natural resources that can be harnessed to generate renewable energy. In line with the pledges made at COP 28, and as demand for commodities and electrical infrastructure to power the clean energy transition accelerates, there are significant new opportunities across the region. It’s an exciting time to join Turner & Townsend, and I’m looking forward to working with like-minded colleagues to continue our growth.”