About Us

Syed Kashif Akhtar

Group Managing Director

Based in Dubai, Kashif is a qualified chartered accountant and seasoned corporate leader with over 25 years of experience developing and managing corporate businesses in different markets. Kashif provides strategic leadership and direction to Havelock One's senior management team, evolving the organisation to deliver an unmatched service and experience to its customers.

Firas Al Ayed

Group Operations Director

A manufacturing systems engineer by background, Firas is an accomplished leader in the regional fit-out industry. He has been part of Havelock One's core management team since 2000. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Group, working in close coordination with different division directors and the head of production. Although Firas' desk is in Bahrain, he travels across the region frequently and gets proactively involved whenever his seasoned perspective is required.

Mark Waters

Division Director, Retail Manufacturing

With a proven track record of servicing international retail brands and more than 25 years' experience managing bespoke shopfitting manufacturing, Mark ensures top-quality service to Havelock One's retail clients. He manages a team of dedicated estimation and setting-out specialists based at our Askar office in Bahrain.

Jihad Raad

Division Director, Hospitality Manufacturing

With his strong technical knowledge, drive, and customer focus, Jihad has played a valuable role in Havelock One's regional growth in the GCC and the Middle East. He currently heads three of the Company's divisions in Bahrain and Qatar, viz. hospitality manufacturing and turnkey interior fit-outs.

Imtiaz Mahadiwala

Division Director - Kuwait

For more than two decades, Imtiaz has been serving Havelock One and our clients with dedication and zeal. He has been a part of and helped establish our Kuwait operation since its early days. With his market understanding, technical knowledge, drive, and customer focus, Imtiaz has led the Company's Kuwait subsidiary to significant growth. 

Adrian Sellar

Division Director - UAE

Based on a wealth of experience managing construction and fit-out businesses in the UK, Adrian joined the Company in 2011 to lead its turnkey fit-out operations in the Emirates. He has been playing an important role in establishing Havelock One as a leading player in the interior contracting industry of the UAE.

Nigel Wilson

Division Director - KSA

After successfully leading blue-chip fit-out and refurbishment companies in London for over 30 years, Nigel relocated to the Middle East in 2010. With a passionate approach to servicing clients, he has been leading Havelock One's growing turnkey fit-out business for clients from our offices in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, since 2014. Nigel focuses on the Entertainment, Hotels, F&B, Education, Healthcare, Residential, and Wellness sectors.

Rahul Phadke

Human Resources Director

Rahul has over 24 years of experience formulating and executing people strategies with many Fortune 500 organisations in diverse industry sectors, including banking, tech, and government. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a Master's degree in Human Resource management. He has been leading the HR functions for Havelock One since 2014 and is based in Bahrain.

Amit Shahasane

Finance Director

Amit has 20 years' extensive experience in business advisory, risk management and driving financial initiatives with leading companies in diverse industry sectors and geographies. He is a chartered accountant with a bachelor of commerce. He has been leading the Finance Function for Havelock One since 2022 and is based in Bahrain.

Charlotte Bellamy

Head of Marketing

Charlotte boasts over nine years of valuable experience in marketing strategy and brand development. She has a strong track record of breathing new life into brands across diverse industries, leading and inspiring cross-functional teams, and strategically generating leads through innovative marketing tactics. 

Valerie Atlan

Europe Sales Director

Valerie brings a wealth of experience driving business growth and fostering strong client relationships. With a proven track record in the industry, Valerie is poised to lead our European sales team to new heights, delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our valued clients across the region.

Gavin Dawbney

Senior Manager, Business Development - Fit Out UAE

With over 15 years' experience in business development and sales, Gavin has developed a key skill of customer service excellence. He offers deep knowledge of the construction industry's standards, regulations and legislation. Paired with a strong understanding of brand awareness and project developments in the UAE, he continues to establish great business relationships with many international companies and helps them deliver new interior spaces.

Ferial Sabbouh

Business Development Manager, Fit Out Qatar

Ferial is a versatile professional with a unique expertise in business development and a keen eye for customer relationship management. She brings strong analytical and strategic skills that build lasting client relationships that contribute to the growth of projects and businesses.

Abdelkader Khemir

Interior Architect

Abdelkader is a versatile professional with a unique blend of expertise in interior architecture and business development and a keen eye for detail. He brings strong analytical and strategic skills, allowing him to identify opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to the growth of projects and businesses.

Mohammad Abboudeh

Abboudeh focuses on identifying new business opportunities and building relationships to support our company's growth in the western region of Saudi Arabia. With a degree in Architectural Engineering, he combines his project management experience and technical expertise in applying innovative construction methodologies to numerous high-profile projects.

Ismail Issa

With over 12 years of experience in the fit-out contracting industry, Ismail drives business growth by identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and fostering long-term client relationships. His profound industry knowledge facilitates to ensure successful project acquisitions. Ismail's expertise includes market analysis, contract negotiations, and collaborating with internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs and project objectives.