Atkins appoints MD for transportation and infrastructure, Middle East & Africa
Atkins, one of the worlds leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, has appointed Phil Malem as managing director for its transportation and infrastructure business, Middle East & Africa.
Phil will head up a new team of 600 employees who will focus on providing agile and integrated solutions for Atkins transportation and infrastructure clients in the region.
Simon Moon, Atkins chief executive officer, Middle East & Africa said: Phil has the drive to lead this team and help develop our business in the transportation and infrastructure sector in the Middle East and Africa.
Having previously lead one of our energy businesses, Phil brings with him a wealth of broad industry experience, strong capabilities in strategic client engagement and successful business leadership.
Phil Malem has been with Atkins for seven years and was previously managing director of Atkins power and renewables business.
This is an exciting time to be moving into this part of the business. We have an established rail and metros business, excellent capability within highways, water and power and a vast amount of experience in the growing aviation sector.
We are developing new ideas for front end technological innovation within both transportation and infrastructure which will help provide our key clients with solutions for their most challenging projects.”
