Egis Appoints New CEO to Lead the Americas Region

In the latest turn of events, Egis, the leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services firm, announced Alaa AbuSiam as the  CEO of the America’s region. 

This strategic initiative is part of Egis’ broader reorganisation under its “Impact the Future” plan, aimed at securing a spot among the world’s top 10 construction engineering firms and doubling its revenue by 2029.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Laurent Germain, the Group has reorganized the Americas Pacific (AMPAC) region to establish a new Americas region.

Alaa AbuSiam, formerly CEO of the Middle East and South Asia (MESA) region, has been named CEO of the newly formed Americas region. He will also continue to serve as a member of the Group’s Executive Committee.

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James Chopty, the former CEO of AMPAC, has been appointed as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer — a newly established executive position aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance across Egis.

Laurent Germain, CEO of Egis Group, noted that “The change further focuses the Group on development within the region, and puts greater emphasis on our growth plans for the Americas in general and Canada in particular. We’re on a significant expansion track for the region, and with Alaa’s appointment, we are well set up to move forward. He has the experience and knowledge to achieve our objectives, having achieved significant results at Egis in the Middle East, and we are on a similar trajectory in Canada.”