Ruban Bilen

Ruban Bilen was appointed CEO of Consolidated Grünenfelder Saady Holding Company (CGS) effective May 1, 2026. Bilen is a Canadian finance professional with over two decades of leadership experience across North America, the Middle East, and international markets. He brings over 25 years of diverse, global experience working for large publicly traded multinational corporations across capital financing, water treatment, consulting engineering, EPC, and vertical transportation industries.

Bilen holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University in Canada and holds the professional designation of CPA. Prior to joining CGS, he spent over a decade with KONE Corporation, holding key roles such as MEA Regional CFO in the UAE and Canada CFO, where he led regional finance teams and contributed to business growth across diverse geographies.

Career History

• Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO), Consolidated Grünenfelder Saady Holding Company, Saudi Arabia
• Regional CFO for Middle East & Africa at KONE Corporation (six years); also served as acting Regional CEO for nine months
• Senior finance leadership positions at AECOM Technology Corporation in Canada and the U.S., including Vice President of Operations and Senior Director roles
• Global Director, Finance for the Water Division at Tyco, and Senior Manager, Finance for Central Earth Technology
• Manager, Commercial Finance and Financial Management Program Financial Analyst at General Electric Company

What Ruban Bilen could bring to the CEO role at CGS: Bilen's extensive background in financial strategy and operational efficiency across multinational corporations, combined with his specific experience in Middle East operations and infrastructure consulting, positions him well to lead CGS—a manufacturer specializing in cold chain technology and refrigeration solutions. His track record at KONE, where he served as acting Regional CEO, demonstrates executive-level readiness, while his expertise in water treatment and EPC industries aligns with the capital-intensive manufacturing environment at CGS.