By Ron Chen, Correspondent ASEAN Region

A global construction consultancy, Driver Trett has appointed Mustafa Gun as the Country Manager for Qatar and Kuwait, expanding his current role into the Qatar marketplace.

Mustafa has been with the Driver Trett business in the Middle East for over 5 years, spending the last year overseeing the success and growth of the Kuwait business. His extensive experience, knowledge, strategic thinking and people management skills make him the ideal person to expand into the Qatar marketplace.

Mustafa has more than 15 years industry experience working for major clients, contractors and consulting organisations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. During this time, Mustafa has undertaken various commercial, contractual and claims management roles and has held senior positions in the organisations he has worked for.

Mustafa holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and MSc in Construction Law and Arbitration, as well as holding professional memberships with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Commenting on his appointment, Mustafa said: “Driver Trett has been successfully operating in Qatar since 2010, and Kuwait since 2015, providing high quality dispute avoidance and dispute resolution services to the construction and engineering industry with our experienced local teams. As I take up the role of Country Manager for Qatar and Kuwait, I believe we will be able to assist our existing clients in both countries with increased flexibility, strengthening our presence in the region and supporting our continued growth with new clients.”

Managing Director, and Head of Middle East & Asia Pacific David Merritt said:  “Mustafa is a first-class talent and I’m delighted that he has been appointed to lead our business in Qatar as well as Kuwait. Over the years, Mustafa has demonstrated that he possesses not only the technical skills to lead from the front but also the leadership qualities to bring his impressive team of consultants and analysts with him. Mustafa’s insight into the Qatari, Kuwaiti and Turkish construction markets will be of huge benefit to the Driver Trett business as we continue to grow our regional operations.”