#### LEADING WITH PURPOSE IN THE NEAR AND MIDDLE EAST

Meet the Executive Committee of the Near and Middle East region, the leadership team driving our strategic vision and operational excellence across all countries in the region. Each member plays a key role in aligning local priorities with the broader ambitions of the Africa, Near and Middle East Zone. The region is led by **Pascal Grante**, *Chief Executive Officer for the Near and Middle East*, who reports directly to **Philippe Bourdeaux**, *Director of the Africa, Near and Middle East Zone*. This strong connection ensures a consistent and integrated approach to delivering sustainable impact and performance across our operations.



 

 

 




### MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE



 

 

 



- ![Pascal Grande Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Pascal%20Grante.jpg.webp?itok=aiwmI8Kl) 
    
    Pascal Grante 
    
     
    
    Near & Middle East CEO
- ![Johnny Obeid Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Johnny%20Obeid.jpg.webp?itok=R17Y-PaJ) 
    
    Johnny Obeid 
    
     
    
    Vice President, Business Development
- ![Florent Bizouarn Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Florent%20Bizouarn%20.jpg.webp?itok=YTunkbUn) 
    
    Florent Bizouarn 
    
     
    
    Zone Procurement Director
- ![Zineb Chaoudri Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Zineb%20Chaoudri_0.jpg.webp?itok=cKGzVDOD) 
    
    Zineb Chaoudri 
    
     
    
    Communication Director
- ![Thierry Dezenclos Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Thierry%20Dezenclos.jpg.webp?itok=LQBlAqUO) 
    
    Thierry Dezenclos
    
     
    
    SVP Business Development
- ![Wilfried Drean Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Wilfried%20Drean.jpg.webp?itok=MwlBNnX2) 
    
    Wilfried Drean 
    
     
    
    Legal Director
- ![Franck Gilbert Portrait](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Franck%20Gilbert.jpg.webp?itok=sDw8xMvJ) 
    
    Franck Gilbert 
    
     
    
    Chief Financial Officer
- ![Alexandre Mussalam Portrait](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Alexandre%20Mussallam.jpg.webp?itok=2DqE4X7-) 
    
    Alexandre Mussalam 
    
     
    
    Business Development Director
- ![Olivier Relotius](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2026/09/olivier%20Relotius.jpg.webp?itok=KScMG4ku) 
    
    Olivier Relotius
    
     
    
    Zone Operations Director
- ![Maria Sanaoite Portrait](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/07/Maria%20Sanaoite.jpg.webp?itok=48wobJdL) 
    
    Maria Sanaoite
    
     
    
    Health & Safety Director
 


 

 





#### COUNTRY DIRECTORS



 

 

 



- ![Benjamin Aubert Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Benjamin%20Aubert.jpg.webp?itok=hw_o8SAb) 
    
    Benjamin Aubert
    
     
    
    Country Director Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait
- ![Laurent Gestin](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Laurent%20Gestin.jpg.webp?itok=EMAq8uNw) 
    
    Laurent Gestin
    
     
    
    Country Director United Arab Emirates
- ![Alicia Mansour](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2026/09/Alicia%20Mansour.jpg.webp?itok=-VhgBpiv) 
    
    Alicia Mansour
    
     
    
    Country Director Qatar
- ![Erwan Rouxel Portrait](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Erwan%20Rouxel.jpg.webp?itok=ydq5RG0h) 
    
    Erwan Rouxel 
    
     
    
    Country Director Oman
- ![Metin Suadiyeli Portrait ](/sites/g/files/dvc2506/files/styles/employee_303x368/public/image/2025/05/Metin%20Saudiyeli.jpg.webp?itok=hsKhuJmL) 
    
    Metin Suadiyeli
    
     
    
    Country Director Türkiye and Jordan