Middle East Management

CEO & Regional Director (Middle East)

Ramneek Datt has been CEO & Regional Director of KAEFER Middle East since 2009. He joined KAEFER in 1994 as Contracts Manager and has built a successful 32-year career with the company.

Under his leadership, KAEFER Middle East has grown from a team of 175 to over 11,000 employees, achieving an annual turnover exceeding AED 1 billion and establishing itself as a market leader in the region.

Despite years of geopolitical challenges and regional conflicts, KAEFER Middle East has remained resilient and is today one of the leading and most profitable businesses within the KAEFER Group.

His responsibilities include strategic development, operational excellence, implementation of Group standards and oversight of major projects. The Managing Directors and the Regional Finance Officer of KAEFER Middle East report directly to him.

His focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and the development of strong leadership teams continues to drive the region’s success. He reports directly to the Group CEO at KAEFER’s headquarters in Germany.

Regional Finance Officer & Local Compliance Officer

Christopher Schroeter joined KAEFER in 2016 and has built a strong track record across compliance, audit, and finance over nearly a decade with the company. For five years, he led the Compliance, Consulting and Audit function at KAEFER Group headquarters in Bremen, where he shaped the development of the Group’s Compliance Management System and Group Audit function.

In June 2026, Christopher took on a new challenge, relocating to the Middle East to serve as Regional Finance Officer and Local Compliance Officer. In this role, he drives financial performance, evaluates investment opportunities, and strengthens back-office processes across KAEFER’s Middle East entities. He works closely with Finance Heads and Regional IT as their primary point of contact, and provides leadership across Project Control, Tax, Legal, Compliance, and ESG for the region.

Managing Director (UAE & QATAR)

Sanjay Kumar is the Managing Director of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. He has more than 30 years of industry experience, including more than two decades at KAEFER.

His leadership extends to sustaining the company’s mission and long-term goals by fostering operational excellence and integrating his strategic vision into day-to-day operations in UAE and Qatar.

He reports to the CEO & Regional Director of KAEFER Middle East.

Managing Director (SAUDI ARABIA & BAHRAIN)

Rajan Nair has been Managing Director at KAEFER Saudi Arabia and Bahrain since March 2009 and has served as Chairman of the Board for nearly five years. He joined KAEFER in 2002 to oversee Sales and Business Development for the Bahrain and Qatar operations.

Currently, Rajan manages the strategic planning, operations, and sustainable growth of KAEFER in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. He reports directly to the Regional Director and CEO of KAEFER Middle East.

HR, Legal & Administration Director (SAUDI ARABIA & BAHRAIN)

Mohammed joined the KAEFER Saudi team in 2014 to lead the Human Resources and Administration functions. He has since held several leadership positions and currently serves as an Executive Director on the Board while overseeing Human Resources, Administration, and Legal.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mohammed has played a key role, alongside his colleagues, in developing the company’s human capital, governance framework, internal policies, and organizational structure, helping drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. He reports to the Managing Director of KAEFER Saudi Arabia & Bahrain.

Operations Director (SAUDI ARABIA)

With over 33 years of extensive experience in Project Operations and Business Management across the Middle East, Gireesh Manhachery currently leads Operations at KAEFER Saudi Arabia. His expertise spans Thermal Insulation, Fire Protection, Scaffolding, and allied services.

Gireesh has a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, and Industrial sectors throughout the region.

Operations Director (Qatar)

Amar Deshmukh serves as the Operations Director – Qatar, bringing over 29 years of extensive professional experience, with core expertise in Techno-Commercial Management. Prior to assuming his current role, he served as General Manager – UAE & Kuwait, where he successfully led operations and contributed to the company’s regional growth.

In his current position, Amar is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring the efficient execution of strategic initiatives, and delivering high standards of project and business performance. Reporting directly to the Managing Director – Qatar & UAE, he plays a pivotal role in strengthening operational efficiency, enhancing organizational performance, and supporting the company’s long-term, sustainable growth across the region.

General Manager (OMAN & KUWAIT) and ME Operations

Priyank Davies, General Manager of Oman and Kuwait, brings over 17 years of industry experience, primarily with KAEFER. He began his career in Estimation in Saudi Arabia, later transitioning to Saudi Operations before relocating to Oman, where he now shapes strategic direction and oversees daily operations. He is also responsible for Middle East Digitalization and AI, Lean, and Negative Deviation projects, supporting operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth across the region.

Reporting directly to the CEO and the Regional Director of KAEFER Middle East, he ensures alignment with company objectives and fosters growth and innovation.