Bahri & Mazroei Group appoints Youssef Saidi as new COO

Dubai, UAE, October 31, 2016:   Bahri & Mazroei Group, one of the largest providers of value-added solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects in the GCC region, has appointed Mr. Youssef Saidi as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). 

Mr. Saidi brings to Bahri & Mazroei Group over 20 years of senior management experience having worked with organisations in the UAE and France. In his new role, he will drive the Group’s growth and performance in step with rapidly changing times. 

The Dubai-headquartered Bahri & Mazroei Group owns and operates three companies under its corporate umbrella -- Bahri & Mazroei Trading Company (BMTC), Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS) and Telematics. 

Welcoming the new COO into the organization, Mr. Esam Al Mazroei, Vice Chairman of Bahri & Mazroei Group, said, “We are happy to welcome Mr. Youssef Saidi as the new COO of the Group. We are confident that we have found the right person to head operations of the company. We believe Bahri & Mazroei Group, under his leadership, will accelerate its pace of growth and profitability and rank among the top companies in this sector in the next few years.”  

“Mr. Saidi comes with a winning record as a professional, who has led in transforming the culture of large organisations. We are excited about this change at the helm of our business operations. He would lead the Group’s business development strategies in the UAE and the GCC. It’s time for us to cater to our valued customers and prospective associates on a larger scale and Mr. Saidi’s leadership would significantly contribute to this strategy,” he added.  

On his role as COO, Mr. Youssef Saidi, said, “I am delighted to be part of Bahri & Mazroei Group, which is synonymous of quality and performance. I am proud to support the Group’s continuous efforts to look for new ways to enhance its services and solutions by ensuring optimum customer satisfaction. Today, the Group stands as one of the foremost players in its specific industry.”

“My mission will be to leverage the strengths of the company and turn them into winning strategies to cement Bahri & Mazroei’s position as a domain leader. I look forward to working with the entire team, which has a deep understanding of its segments as well as further strengthen our relationship with our partners,” he added. 

Prior to joining Bahri & Mazroei Group, Mr. Saidi held the position of CEO of Horizon TV and Group COO for Eurostar Group in Dubai. He has also served in leadership capabilities at multinational companies including Koninklijke Philips and Pace PLC in France, Latin America and the Middle East. Mr. Saidi holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Computer Science & Business Administration from Paul Sabatier University in France.