Mostafa Kassem
About Mostafa Kassem
Mostafa Kassem is a Manager with extensive experience in project management and engineering. He has held various roles in prominent companies across the Middle East, including KEO International Consultants and M. H. Alshaya Co., and has a strong educational background in civil engineering and project management.
Work at Consolidated Contractors
Mostafa Kassem currently serves as a Manager at Consolidated Contractors International Company. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Cairo, Egypt. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring that operations align with the company's business practices.
Previous Experience at KEO International Consultants
Mostafa Kassem worked at KEO International Consultants from 2005 to 2007 as a Senior Planning Engineer for two years in Kuwait. He later took on the role of Country Planning Manager at the same company from 2007 to 2008 for one year in the Sultanate of Oman.
Experience at M. H. Alshaya Co.
Mostafa Kassem held multiple positions at M. H. Alshaya Co. from 2008 to 2018. He began as a Project Manager from 2008 to 2013, managing projects in Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan. He then advanced to Senior Project Manager from 2013 to 2016, overseeing projects in Kuwait, Lebanon, and Jordan. Finally, he served as Head of Projects from 2016 to 2018 in Saudi Arabia.
Education and Expertise
Mostafa Kassem earned a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cairo University, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a higher study diploma in Construction Management from Cairo University from 1994 to 1996. He also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management through distance learning at Columbia Southern University from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he has been a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2005.
Project Management and Achievements
Throughout his career, Mostafa Kassem has directed significant projects, including the renewal of Debenhams in Avenues and Souq Sharq. He has managed the opening of over 100 Starbucks locations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as well as the launch of PFChangs and Shake Shack in Zaytouna Bay, Lebanon. He has also coordinated logistics and stock deliveries for various projects and mentored a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.