FIDIC Ambassadors update

FIDIC Ambassadors

The first phase of the new FIDIC Ambassadors programme was launched in May 2022 with the appointment of a number of key individuals from around the world who have been confirmed as FIDIC Ambassadors.

The programme has been created to expand FIDIC’s footprint across the globe and to achieve the organisation’s objectives more efficiently. The programme will provide FIDIC member associations with a list of dedicated professionals working within the engineering, construction and infrastructure industry who will advocate for FIDIC principles and objectives in their own countries and facilitate the development of additional high added-value services to members.

In consultation with the FIDIC president and CEO, the Ambassadors will specifically seek to influence decision-makers in governments, the construction industry, multilateral development banks and contracting authorities with the aim of highlighting, promoting and adopting FIDIC best business practices.

This first stage of the FIDIC Ambassador programme is an important initiative which will help FIDIC to raise its profile further across the global industry. The key FIDIC volunteers appointed as Ambassadors have many years of experience and knowledge of the industry and are very well positioned for their important role.

Other FIDIC Ambassadors may be appointed in the future as FIDIC expands its activities and influence. The list of new FIDIC Ambassadors appointed for the period 2022-2024 are listed below.

Kiran Kapila, India - Kiran is a civil engineer and a fellow of the Institution of Engineers of India as well as a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Kaj Möller, Sweden - Kaj is the head of export for the Sweco Group and has been working in the international engineering consulting industry for the last 20 years

Moncef Ziani, Morocco - Moncef is an international independent consultant in project development and international procurement with 40 years’ experience in the engineering sector.

Reyes Juárez, Mexico - Reyes is currently president and CEO of FOA Consulting, a former president of FIDIC’s Mexican member association, CNEC, (2007-2010) and was a member of the executive committee of FIDIC (2016-2020). Bernd Kordes, Germany - Bernd is principal of Kordes Consulting, a boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm for the German consulting engineering market. He is a former board member and treasurer of FIDIC (2015-2019) and director of the European consultancy federation EFCA (2007-2010).

Aisha Nadar, Sweden - Aisha is a senior consultant specialised in infrastructure procurement and dispute management at Advokatfirman Runeland AB, Stockholm, Sweden. Aisha is a former member of FIDIC’s executive committee and former chair of FIDIC’s procurement policy sub-committee.

Exaud Mushi, Tanzania - Exaud is a civil engineer with over 35 years of experience in infrastructure projects in Africa. He is a past president of FIDIC’s Tanzania member association ACET (2004-2006), president of FIDIC Africa (2007-2009), FIDIC board member (2012-2016) and FIDIC vice president (2015-2016).

Fatma Colasan, Turkey - Fatma is the owner and managing director of mechanical engineering design and consultancy firm GEN-TES Engineering in Ankara, Turkey. She is a member of the Association of Female Engineers and Architects, Turkey (2018-present) and a current member of the FIDIC business practice committee and the FIDIC diversity and inclusivity committee.

Bayo Adeola, Nigeria - A consulting engineer for 46 years, Bayo is the founder and chairman of Comprehensive Project Management Services, a Lagos-based consulting engineering firm. Bayo is also a past president of ACEN, a former member of the FIDIC executive committee (2003-07) and a past chair of the FIDIC capacity building committee.

Andrew Read, New Zealand - Andrew Read is a director of Pedersen Read, a consulting electrical engineering firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand. He is also chair of FIDIC’s business practice committee and a past president of Engineering New Zealand.

Zoltan Zahonyi, Hungary - Zoltan is a civil engineer who also has a postgraduate degree in law. Widely experienced internationally, he has played an important role in promoting the use and practice of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract in Hungary and was a former chair of the FIDIC contracts committee.