Construction Week Middle East has partnered with Cosentino to host and moderate “The changing approach to design”, a panel discussion featuring prominent industry experts on 28 September 2022 at Four Seasons Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The panel will be moderated by Ranju Warrier, editor in chief of Construction Week Middle East & Construction Week Saudi.
The panel will feature insights from industry experts including Mohammed Adib, chief design officer, Dewan Architects + Engineers; Fahad Ali Siddiqui, director of operations, AMAQ Contracting Company; and Rick Hopper, vice president, Head of NEOM Corporate Operations, AECOM.
Construction is bustling in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is busy with the development of mega and gigaprojects. However, the expansive nature of these projects calls for a bolder approach to design and conceptualisation. The discussion will focus on the evolution of design concepts and how material choices have evolved with them.
Register here for the panel discussion and come join us for an evening of engaging conversation.
Cosentino event: Meet the speakers
Mohammed Adib, chief design officer, Dewan Architects + Engineers
Mohammed Adib completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the AA School of Architecture in 1988 and post graduate studies in Interior Architecture, Barcelona 1990. A project leader with over 27 years’ experience in the international markets, including the Middle East, UK, Spain and Central Asia.
As the chief design officer, Adib has been working very closely with the department heads and directors to ensure that the processes, quality, and “brand” of the firm are aligned with its growth and development.
Rick Hopper, vice president, head of NEOM Corporate Operations, AECOM
With a 25-year experience in architectural and engineering practices – out of which 14 years were spent in the Middle East – Hopper has helped shape some of the region’s leading projects. These include the Bahrain National Theatre, Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s Diriyah Square, and the revisioning of the King Abdullah Financial District. His involvement spans from business leadership and strategy planning to P&L management and operations. He is known within the industry for building strong teams who deliver results.
Hopper is currently leading AECOM’s Corporate Operations Team in KSA to support the company’s growing NEOM portfolio. His previous roles with AECOM Arabia included Vice President of Buildings & Places and Vice President of Operations and Growth.
Recently appointed as chair of the Saudi Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Hub, Hopper is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (FCIOB) and an associate member of the American Institute of Architects.
Fahad Ali Siddiqui, director of operations, AMAQ Contracting Company
Fahad Ali Siddiqui received his formal education as a Business Marketing Major and Minor in Political Sciences from the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. As entrepreneurship was a genetic feature, he then immediately formed his first company in Canada which was a Short-Term Car & Truck Rental & Long-Term Leasing by the name Limitless Car & Truck Rentals.
Siddiqui always had a passion for interiors and décor so he decided to join AMAQ Contracting Company which specialises in interior fit-out to pursue his thirst for creating flawless and modern ambiances for commercial, F&B, and retail spaces.