Trojan Construction Holding, one of the largest construction groups in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, has appointed Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, the company announced in late March 2026. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the Abu Dhabi-based contractor's ongoing transformation as it seeks to accelerate expansion, strengthen core capabilities, and unlock new business opportunities across regional and international markets. Al Shamsi will oversee the group's strategic direction, manage overall operations across all business units, and coordinate the delivery of large-scale projects.
Eng. Hamad Al Ameri, Managing Director and Group CEO of parent company Alpha Dhabi Holding and Chairman of Trojan Construction Holding, stated that the leadership change reflects confidence in Al Shamsi's ability to guide the organization through its next chapter of growth and strategic evolution. Neither the company nor wider reports indicated involvement of a search firm in the appointment process. Al Shamsi, commenting on his new role, said his priorities include strengthening core competencies, expanding into high-growth markets, embedding operational excellence, and creating sustainable value for shareholders, partners, and communities served by the group. The company emphasized its continued alignment with national development goals while delivering high-impact infrastructure projects.
Al Shamsi brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning oil and gas, infrastructure, construction, utilities, and industrial sectors. During his career, he has led large organizations, managed expansion initiatives, and improved operational performance across complex projects and international markets. His professional background includes previous roles at TAQA Water Solutions, where he served as CEO, and ADNOC Distribution, where he oversaw the company's transformation, revenue growth, operational scaling, and development of new value creation platforms following its 2017 initial public offering. He also spent a decade at Borouge, a petrochemicals company, serving as Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain and as Senior Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, and Europe region. Al Shamsi attended the University of Wollongong and completed a leadership excellence program at IMD in 2013.
Trojan Construction Holding, established in 2012 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operates as the construction and infrastructure subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi Holding. The group has emerged as one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the UAE, employing more than 22,000 multinational personnel and maintaining plant and machinery assets valued at approximately 950 million UAE dirhams. The company's portfolio encompasses diverse high-profile developments spanning residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Trojan's landmark projects include the Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the national railway network, and Zayed International Airport. The group also maintains strong partnerships with major UAE developers including Aldar, Modon Properties, and Emaar, executing large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. In 2024, Trojan generated approximately 25.2 billion US dollars in revenue, positioning it as the largest construction company in the UAE by revenue. The company operates through eight subsidiaries, including Trojan General Contracting and National Projects and Construction, delivering turnkey solutions across multiple sectors.
Al Shamsi's appointment signals Alpha Dhabi Holding's commitment to strengthening Trojan's leadership structure at a time when the UAE's construction sector continues robust activity. The leadership transition may reflect broader industry trends toward deploying executives with diversified experience across energy, infrastructure, and utilities into construction leadership roles, potentially positioning Trojan to capture emerging opportunities in specialized infrastructure segments such as data centres, which the parent holding company has identified as a growth area. The appointment also underscores the strategic importance Trojan holds within Alpha Dhabi's diversified portfolio, which includes real estate developer Aldar Properties and engineering firm NMDC Group. With Al Shamsi's extensive background in managing large organizations through transformation phases, the company appears positioned to accelerate geographic expansion and operational efficiency improvements while maintaining focus on UAE national development priorities.
