Claywatt Group Leadership Team
Visionary Leaders Driving Growth, Innovation & Global Excellence
Claywatt’s leadership team unites globally trained professionals and visionary experts across construction, property development, facilities management, and real estate. Blending British engineering heritage with Emirati leadership, they deliver projects defined by innovation, sustainability, and precision — creating lasting legacies that enrich communities and shape the future of urban living.
Mohamed Al Marzouqi
Group Chairman & CEO
Visionary leader with over 25 years in construction, engineering, and development. Holds dual Master’s degrees in Engineering and Management from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University. Leads the Group’s strategic vision, sustainability, and corporate governance in alignment with UAE Vision 2031 and Net Zero 2050.
John Watt
Group Managing Director
Oxford MEng in Civil & Offshore Engineering with over 45 years in major infrastructure delivery. Provides strategic governance, technical direction, and UK R&D oversight to ensure global consistency in Claywatt’s engineering and delivery standards.
Farooq Mahmoud
Chief Strategic Officer
MBA – La Trobe University. Oversees long-term vision, business transformation, and diversification strategy across regional and international markets. Leads corporate strategy, cross-border partnerships, and the Group’s expansion into next-generation construction technologies and sustainability-led investments.
Kumar Anand
Chief Operating Officer
MSc Construction Project Management – Heriot-Watt University; B.Tech Civil Engineering. 20+ years of UAE experience in large-scale development. Former Sr. Director at Emaar and GM at Danube Properties. Delivers end-to-end project execution, operational excellence, and profitability across high-rise, mixed-use, and community developments.
Suhaib Ahmed
Chief Financial Officer
London School of Economics graduate and former Deloitte finance specialist. Oversees Group finance, treasury, audit integrity, and IFRS compliance, maintaining strong banking relations and Claywatt’s conservative 0.48× debt-to-equity ratio.
Mariam Al Ketbi
Chief People Officer
Chief People Officer (CPO) AUS graduate in HR and Leadership. Directs the Group’s people strategy, Emiratisation initiatives, talent acquisition, and leadership development programs, ensuring a values-driven, performance-based culture across all divisions.
Ehab Adam
Chief Commercial Officer
25 years in UAE contracting. Oversees all commercial functions — contract management, cost control, and risk governance — ensuring financial predictability and transparency across the project portfolio.
Dr. Hanin Taha
Chief Corporate Functions Officer
King’s College London-trained MD overseeing HR, legal, IT, and administrative governance across all corporate functions. Ensures operational agility, compliance, and efficiency across Claywatt’s internal support network.
Yahya Al Marzouqi
Chief Technology Officer
UCL Computer Science graduate. Leads digital transformation, IoT integration, BIM implementation, and AI-driven project analytics. Responsible for embedding smart technologies across design, construction, and facilities management operations.
Liam Mc Keown
Director – Build
BSc Civil Engineering & Project Management. Development leader with 25+ years of international experience. Former Executive Director at NEOM, overseeing USD 25B CAPEX. Ex-Projects Director at Emaar. Drives strategic focus and execution excellence in Claywatt’s Build Division.
Joel Jenitha
Director – MEP
Mechanical Engineer – IIT Madras. Leads BIM-integrated MEP coordination, modular prefabrication, and commissioning activities ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
Maryam Al Marzouqi
Director – Interiors
Architect – University of Bath. Oversees sustainable interior design and bespoke joinery delivery, ensuring high-end finishes aligned with sustainability standards
Mohammed Al Mizi
Director – Property Services (FM)
MBA – Queen Mary University of London. Leads Claywatt’s Hard FM operations managing 40+ assets through the CAFM “ACT” platform with SLA performance >97%.
Abdul-Rahman Hannan
Director – Procurement & Supply Chain
Electrical Engineer – UET Lahore. Manages procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and logistics operations to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.
Mohammed Islam
Director – Design & Preconstruction
Loughborough-trained Electrical Engineer. Oversees design integration, authority coordination, and preconstruction planning to ensure buildability and code compliance.
Sofia Artsi
Director - Marketing
Bachelor’s in Environmental Design & Architecture. Business development and marketing leader with 15+ years in construction, real estate, and hospitality. Leads Claywatt’s growth and client engagement through strategic positioning and data-driven marketing.
Simon Souvan
Director – Real Estate
Oversees Claywatt’s real estate portfolio and development activities under Schazda Properties. Manages acquisition, brokerage, and leasing of residential and commercial assets to maximise value and client satisfaction.
Dr. Neelivethil Rajeev
Non-Executive Director
Over 30 years of leadership across MENA & APAC. Champions sustainability and industry collaboration as President – International Chapter (FSAI) and Vice President – Trade (IIID).
Hannah Curran
Non-Executive Director
Global construction and real estate governance specialist supporting long-term stakeholder value and corporate integrity.
Mohammed Ali
Board Secretary
Brunel Law graduate ensuring board governance, compliance, and transparent policy execution across all Claywatt entities.
