Gary Wells

Company: Al-Naboodah Construction Group
Position: Chief executive officer (CEO)

Gary Wells was appointed CEO of Al-Naboodah Construction Group in 2011, maintaining overall profit-and-loss responsibility for the engineering and construction divisions. This spans civil, building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, micro-tunnelling, asphalt and concrete production, and major plant holding.

Wells says steering the business according to a well-guided plan has driven growth and productivity improvements since his arrival. He describes himself as an engineer first and foremost, delivering value to business and client productivity through a structured approach.

Wells uses his knowledge of the industry to ensure maximum profitability in a controlled risk environment. He started his career as a graduate civil engineer with the UK’s Costain Group, ultimately becoming responsible for the company’s Middle East operations. Wells then moved on to lead business in the Middle East and South Africa for South Africa’s Murray & Roberts.

Website: www.alnaboodah.com
Tel: (+971) 4 294 9947