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Power 60 2019

#29 Gary Reader, General Manager of ServeU


The annual list of the Middle East’s Top 60 most prominent contractors, real estate developers, consultants, facilities management companies features more than 11 new entries from across the region, putting in the spotlight the current improving outlook of the sector. These new entries have altered the entire corporate dynamics of the Power Hour 2019.

29. Gary Reader, General Manager of ServeU

Gary Reader General Manager ServeU

As the most senior member of ServeU, Gary is directly responsible for the overall performance of the company, operations and client relationship management. His extensive experience in the UAE brings a holistic understanding of service delivery in key critical high foot fall multi-location realms.

ServeU, a wholly owned subsidiary of one of leading real estate developers in the UAE Union Properties, is regarded as one of the leading facilities management companies in the UAE, with a rich history of FM expertise spanning over 40 years.

They currently employ over 5,000 staff, manage over 900 active projects, and have more than 600 clients and more than 100 corporate partners across the region.

With a large team and strategic direction by Gary Reader, General Manager, ServeU consistently delivers exceptional solutions to its clients. We are also at the leading edge of new solutions and technologies, pioneering environmental and sustainable approaches that have a positive impact on the greater society.

ServeU has won multiple long-term contracts with a varied portfolio of clients in the second half of 2018. The company has recorded a total of over AED250 million in revenue, after forging business relationships across multiple industries and growing its client portfolio to comprise a large and well-established theme park in Dubai, a leading government transportation provider, a top UAE bank with 56 sites across the seven emirates, as well as a prominent higher education provider.  ServeU’s client list includes Adidas, IMG Worlds, University of Dubai, Mashreq, The Polo Residence and The Ritz Carlton.