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BAHRAIN BAY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER International Real Estate expert, Robert Lee, to spearhead project’s ongoing progress
management and development team through the next phase in the project’s progress. Lee joins Bahrain Bay with 25 years of real estate investment experience including development, investment, sales and marketing, asset management, and advisory. His portfolio of past projects includes green-field city planning, large-scale mixed- use development, institutional/infrastructure, leisure and hospitality, and retail & entertainment. Since arriving in the Gulf in early 2000, Lee has held senior executive positions at leading
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real estate companies in the Middle East including Emaar, Al Futtaim, and Nakheel, where he was instrumental in bringing some of the iconic projects, such as Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, to their successful fruition. “I’m proud to have this opportunity to continue to establish Bahrain Bay as the premier real estate project in the country” says Lee, “I plan to unite all stakeholders under a common vision and continue to deliver the top-level results Bahrain Bay is renowned for, within the time-budget-quality constraints. All the excellent progress achieved until now will serve as a perfect foundation for the exciting future the project has lined up for this year and beyond.” Welcoming Lee to the development, Deputy CEO Abdulla Al Doseri commented: “Mr
Lee joins us at an important time in Bahrain Bay’s progress with the project moving into its next chapter of delivery. With four Tird Party Developers already on site, and more due in 2012, Mr Lee’s expertise will be invaluable to the ongoing success of the development.” Lee replaces former Bahrain Bay CEO Bob Vincent, who offered his full support to the
transition: “From both a commercial and personal perspective, it is appropriate for me to step aside and endorse the ongoing commitment of the BBD team. Deputy CEO Abdulla Al Doseri and the Bahrain Bay management team remain in place to ensure full continuity, with new CEO Robert Lee overseeing the project’s next phase.” Vincent will continue to work closely with Bahrain Bay in his new role with Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay l
ANAMA, BAHRAIN: Bahrain Bay, the country’s highest profile masterplanned waterfront community, has appointed a new CEO, Robert Lee, to lead the
AECOM ESTABLISHES GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD TO BE CHAIRED BY SIR JOHN MAJOR
Former U.K. prime minister to lead advisory board focused on high growth markets
Minister, Te Right Honourable Sir John Major KG CH, and composed of other independent leaders in business and geopolitical affairs. Te AECOM Global Advisory Board will support the company’s efforts
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to enter and grow in new geographies, business lines and high-growth service areas. In addition to Sir John, who also served as the U.K. Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer, charter members of the advisory board include:
• Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, former Prime Minister of Singapore
• Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman of India-based Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited
• Dr. Daniel Torniley, President of Vienna-based DT-Global Business Consulting
os Angeles: AECOM announced today that it has established a Global Advisory Board that will be chaired by the former U.K. Prime
“I am pleased to announce the formation of the AECOM Global
Advisory Board,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer. “Te global insight and marketplace visibility of our advisory board members, led by Sir John Major, will provide a valuable business perspective as we advance AECOM’s diversified global growth strategy. In addition, our advisory board members offer expert knowledge for issues at the intersection of global business operations and society at large, including humanitarian affairs, socially responsible business practices and sustainability. “Te advisory board will be especially valuable in offering guidance
as AECOM increases its participation in geographic areas of focus such as Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, India and Latin America as well as high- growth businesses such as oil and gas, energy, mining, and national security,” said Dionisio. “I am delighted to Chair such a distinguished Advisory Board of members prepared to offer their experience and expertise in support of one of the world’s most ethical companies,” said Sir John Major l
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