Global professional services company Turner & Townsend has appointed David Hancox to lead its natural resources division in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) as it strengthens its offering in the region.

An independent professional services company, Turner & Townsend is a specialist in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It boasts 108 offices in 45 countries across the world.

Since joining Turner & Townsend over 12 years ago, Hancox has been instrumental in building the business’ natural resources division in Asia and most recently led the UK and Europe Natural Resources business.  

Based in Abu Dhabi, Hancox's new role will see him build on the business’ recent growth in the Middle East.

Last year saw Turner & Townsend record nearly £45 million in revenue across the region, working on key projects including the UAE Pavilion in Dubai for Expo2020 and Abu Dhabi Airport’s Midfield Terminal Complex.

Alan Talabani, the regional managing director for the Middle East, said: "Following the volatility in oil prices over the last few years, we are seeing renewed investment from international and national oil companies across the Mena."

"Hancox’s global experience will ensure we are well placed to support clients as investment in new projects and programmes comes forward – and to match the growth that we have seen across infrastructure and real estate," he stated.

On his new role, Hancox said: "The impact of the low price period in oil and gas has seen changes across the sector, as well as an opportunity to do things differently as investment returns to the Mena region."

"With a strong regional base and team on the ground, I look forward to building momentum for our business and our clients at this critical period for the industry," he added.-TradeArabia News Service