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Cundall strengthens sustainability team in MENA to accelerate regional decarbonisation ambitions

MENA 13 January 2025

Cundall has strengthened its sustainability services in the region with three strategic leadership appointments in the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This growth, coupled with the MENA sustainability team tripling in size over the past year, reflects the firm's response to the escalating demand from governments and businesses in the region as they focus on sustainable practices and address the urgent challenges posed by climate change.

As the region accelerates its efforts to meet its national sustainability agendas, the construction industry plays a pivotal role in driving economic transformation and advancing the path toward net zero. The addition of key leaders to its regional offices marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to support clients seeking cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.

Bysshe Wallace has been appointed to lead and enhance Cundall’s sustainability offering in Qatar. With over 18 years’ in the industry, Bysshe's experience spans life cycle analysis, ESG strategy development and strategic sustainability advisory services delivered to global and regional public and private entities. Bysshe’s leadership and commitment to advancing circularity, corporate sustainability frameworks and research driven solutions will be instrumental in supporting clients achieve their sustainability ambitions, aligning Qatari projects and businesses with the country’s national sustainability vision.

In Dubai, Shahana Sayed has been appointed to drive the growth of Cundall's sustainability services in the UAE. As a Certified Sustainability Practitioner, with over 18 years’ experience leading innovative energy efficiency and sustainability projects, Shahana specialises in guiding design and construction projects towards achieving ambitious sustainability goals. Shahana’s appointment reinforces Cundall’s commitment to advancing sustainable design in the UAE and supporting the region’s environmental priorities.

Haytham Ayoub takes on a pivotal role in strengthening Cundall’s sustainability offering in Saudi Arabia. Haytham brings over 15 years’ experience managing complex, multidisciplinary consulting projects and supporting private and government clients with their net zero ambitions. Known for his technical expertise in energy modeling and carbon management, Haytham will lead on driving impactful change and fostering sustainability goals across the region and specifically the Saudi Vision 2030.

Mario Saab
, Head of Sustainability MENA, explained: “As national visions across the region drive the transformation towards sustainable development, we are witnessing ambitious commitments from governments and developers alike to adopt net zero carbon strategies, decarbonise existing assets, and create smart, sustainable cities. This is a pivotal moment for our region, and Cundall is proud to play a leading role in shaping this future, supported by a highly skilled team across our Doha, Dubai, Riyadh and Bengaluru offices. Bysshe, Haytham, and Shahana are already making significant contributions to our clients' ambitions, providing innovative solutions and strategic guidance to help them achieve their sustainability goals.”

Cundall is delivering industry-first strategic sustainability services for clients across the region including Msheireb Properties in Qatar, Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning in Oman, and the National Housing Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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