(MENAFNEditorial) Andrew Elias, CEO and board member of Kele Contracting, has been voted the 16th most powerful figure in the construction sector of the GCC according to Construction Week's Power 100. Issued annually the listrecognises the most influential figures in the region ranging from contractors to consultants and other experts.
Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Elias, who leadsa diverse team of engineers, managers and highly-skilled labour force, Kelehas now become a regional player and a construction giant in the Gulf region.
Commenting on his nomination, Elias said, "It is always an amazing feeling to be appreciated for the work you love to do and I am extremely pleased and honoured to be recognised in this manner, none of which would have been possible without the dedicated team at Kele."
Elias has a reputation for his progressive approach to market expansion. "Forming strategic partnerships is very important in order for any business to grow. Therefore, we, at Kele always aim at forming new partnerships with developers and contractors in the region in order to share and develop potential opportunities," Elias commented.
By adopting sensible and flexible strategies, Elias developed Kele'spotential to face the challenges of the economic slowdown. The firm diversified into areas where there was a genuine need for high-rise and low-rise residential and commercial buildings, affordable housing, interior fit outs and government infrastructural projects.
Along with the company's strong engineering and management capabilities, Elias also helps potential clients plan and develop cost effective projects, and under Elias' expert guidance Kele utilises the latest techniques in design and construction. Elias is also credited with spearheading the company's commitment to incorporate social and environmental responsibility as it undertakes its various projects.
Covering the GCC and MENA regions Kele was established as a partnership with Enshaa PSC and Australian affiliate, Kele International Holdings. The construction giant currently has construction projects underway in the region including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Bahrain. The firm specialises in construction management and contracting, as well as value engineering, interior fit-out and design-and-build projects, and it counts various well-known regional and international industry players among its clients. Having successfully completed numerous large-scale residential, commercial high-rise and infrastructure projects, Kele has emerged as a significant force in the Middle Eastern construction industry.
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