Geotechnical specialists Fugro looks to expand its business in the Middle East and India with the appointment of a new group director.
The Fugro board has appointed Annabelle Vos as group director for the Middle East and India. Vos will take over responsibility for the region from 1 January 2025.
Annabelle has been part of Fugro since 2016, when she joined as general counsel and chief compliance officer. Prior to joining Fugro, she worked in private practice for 11 years at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, a tier-one law firm in the Netherlands, in their M&A and corporate litigation practice groups. Vos holds a Master of Law degree from Leiden University and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and International Economics from John Hopkins University SAIS.
Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro said: “Annabelle has been instrumental in driving Fugro’s growth and success, all while being a strong promoter of company values and showcasing great personal leadership. Her extensive international background and keen eye for business success and excellence make her the ideal leader to grow our Middle East and India operations.”
Annabelle Vos commented: “I am very much looking forward to taking on the responsibility for the Middle East and India region for Fugro and to contributing to Fugro’s further growth. The region holds great promise and I’m excited to work together with the team to expand our business in the Middle East and India.”
Vos succeeds Tim Lyle who is leaving the company and the process for hiring a new general counsel and chief compliance officer has been initiated.