Ian Redmayne has been appointed as partner at engineering, consultancy and advisory practice Buro Happold, helping to drive growth across its Saudi Arabia business
With over 30 years of global and regional experience, Ian Redmayne has spent the last decade in the Middle East, predominately in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) where he led the delivery of several world-class projects such as King Abdulaziz International Airport and Riyadh Metro Package 3.
As Partner, Redmayne will manage existing clients and develop Buro Happold’s operations across the Kingdom by fostering new relationships.
During his time at Atkins, Redmayne established the Riyadh Academy to train and develop Saudi nationals in engineering and project management. He intends to build upon this foundation and draw in local talent to further strengthen Buro Happold’s expert team.
‘World-class experts with a passion for innovative, sustainable design’
Commenting on his appointment, Redmayne said: “Buro Happold has a fantastic reputation in Saudi Arabia, which is what has attracted me to become a Partner.
“I’m excited to be working alongside world-class experts with such a passion for innovative, sustainable design. I’ve witnessed a huge transformation in KSA over the last decade, and I feel honoured to be able to continue to be part of the country’s journey to deliver its Vision 2030.’
‘Transformative and inspirational projects’
James Bruce, chief executive officer, Buro Happold, added: “We’re incredibly proud of our legacy in Saudi Arabia. Since our Riyadh office first opened in 1983, we have delivered some truly transformative and inspirational projects across the country that demonstrates the extraordinary talent of our experts. Having an exceptional leader like Ian join the team is a real privilege.
“We are delighted to have him on board as we further expand our global offering.”
CEO James Bruce unveiled his ambitious plans in early 2021 to see the business double from 2,000 to 4,000 employees in six years through acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships in key regions across the globe.
