K. Jacob is the Chief Executive Officer of a cluster of companies ranging from Construction to Manufacturing, including AG Engineering, AG Power, AG PCS Switchgear, AG Metal Industries, AG Facades, AG Contracting and Al Ghurair Construction (Aluminium). In this role, K. Jacob is responsible for leading these various businesses and overseeing the complete operations of Al Ghurair Investment’s overall strategic plans.
With over thirty-eight years of industry experience, K. Jacob was appointed at Al Ghurair in early 2017, responsible for developing various businesses from their grassroots. In line with the Group’s overall pursuit of better, K. Jacob’s mission is to strategically build companies that offer reliable, sustainable, innovative engineering solutions to the infrastructure industry, maintaining the highest standards in Quality, Health, Safety, well-being and Environment, and preserving the core values of the founding family.
Prior to joining Al Ghurair, K. Jacob worked for over 26 years with the Mechanical and Engineering (M&E) division of one of the largest construction conglomerates in the region, ETA. He held a range of senior positions, including General Manager from 2004, to Chief Operating Officer for its M&E Division operations across MENA region. K. Jacob also served as a Member of the Board of Directors of a Joint Venture (JV) between Al Ghurair and Hitachi, called HI-STAR Water Solutions, that specialises in Water and Wastewater Management Services. Before moving to the UAE in the year 1990, K. Jacob spent over five years working with several large corporations in India, undertaking large turnkey industrial (cement, yarn and steel) and high-voltage power station construction projects.
K. Jacob graduated as an Electrical and Electronics Engineer from India and furthered his education by completing his ‘General Management Programme’ at the prestigious business school National University of Singapore. He is also an Accredited Tier Specialist from the Uptime Institute, USA.
AG Engineering and Power Contacting is a specialised building services and infrastructure company that has successfully executed major iconic projects across the Middle East, establishing an impeccable track record over the last four decades. With a broad range of capabilities, AGEPC has delivered projects in aviation, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, and industrial facilities. The company has received numerous awards, including the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, the Dubai Quality Award and the Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council.