In January 2024, Christopher Seymour, a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in construction, engineering, and consultancy, was appointed as Mace Group’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). His extensive experience, including more than 15 years in the Middle East with senior roles at Mott MacDonald and Arcadis, makes him the ideal leader to oversee Mace’s operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa.
Chris focuses on day-to-day operations across Mace’s four service lines: project and programme management, cost and commercial, PMO and planning services, and business advisory. He also develops business plans, meets vital clients, and visits regional teams.
Mace has been operating in the MEA region since 1998, with 1,200 staff providing a unique blend of consultancy and hands-on delivery expertise. The company is renowned for pioneering the delivery partner model, which unifies participants around a shared vision and enhances delivery capability. This model was successfully implemented to deliver the infrastructure for Expo 2020 Dubai. Mace continues to provide delivery partner services for megaprojects and programmes in Saudi Arabia and the region, seeing considerable growth opportunities.
Mace’s commitment to sustainability is a core part of its business strategy. As a carbon-neutral business since 2021, Mace not only advises and supports clients in reducing their environmental impact but also aims to save 10 million tonnes of client carbon by 2026. The company has already saved or identified more than 1.7 million tonnes of carbon for elimination from client projects, demonstrating its dedication to creating lasting change for the environment, people, and communities.
In 2023, Mace surpassed its 2026 value-to-society target of AED 3.3 billion, delivering AED 4.3 billion while maintaining award-winning safety standards and reporting a 0.04 accident frequency rate across its global business. With a focus on sustainable governance, expanding operations, and a growing client base across the MEA region, Mace is committed to driving positive change and better outcomes through every project it delivers, solidifying its status as a leading consultant in the region.