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Oliver Barbagallo

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Oliver is based in the United Arab Emirates and is responsible for originating infrastructure development opportunities and leading Plenary’s bid teams for infrastructure projects across the Middle East. He is also responsible for leading Plenary’s Middle East business as the co-head of the regional platform.



Oliver has been actively involved in all Plenary’s development activities in the region and has extensive experience in successful project origination – leading the financial and commercial structuring and execution of PPP projects across the education, health, accommodation and transportation sectors. Oliver was instrumental in the successful Plenary bids for the Zayed City Schools PPP project and a number of ongoing processes.



Oliver joined Plenary after five years with Macquarie Capital based in Singapore, where he was responsible for managing the development and delivery of a range of renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the Asian region. Prior to joining Macquarie, Oliver established the PPP function for Samsung C&amp;T in Seoul, Korea and developed PPP projects in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Oliver worked in business development roles for Transurban in Australia prior to his time in the Middle East.

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Moustafa is based in the United Arab Emirates and co-heads Plenary’s business activities in the Middle East.



Prior to joining in 2021, he was CEO and Managing Director of one of the leading diversified international contractors in the Middle East.



He has more than 22 years of experience in the banking industry, construction, management and has held senior roles with CIMIC Group, Macquarie Bank, National Australia Bank, UBS and Citigroup.



Moustafa is the founder of the Islamic Museum of Australia. He is the author of Boundless Plains: The Australian Muslim Connection and The Journey: Establishing Australia’s First Islamic Museum. He was also Executive Producer of the documentary, Boundless Plains: The Australian Muslim Connection.



In 2015, Moustafa was recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia by the Australian&nbsp;Government and in 2021 was Highly Commended by the Victorian Government for community response and recovery.



He was selected as one of The World’s Most Influential Young Arabs under the age of 40 by Arabian Business, and in 2016 was awarded the distinguished Alumni Award by La Trobe University. He is also an advisory board member of the AUS/UAE Business Council.

Moustafa Fahour

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James Dixon has more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure development, with a focus on public-private partnerships. He has gained cross-border transactional experience across Australia, Europe, the UK, and GCC.



At Plenary, he has been a senior member of the origination team, holding key leadership responsibilities on our civil and social PPP projects. James has led major PPP projects, including as Plenary’s bid director for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project and will bring this valuable experience to projects in the Middle East.



James has proven experience managing all phases of projects from origination to execution and stakeholder management. His responsibilities include steering committee participation, bid directorship, commercial and financial lead, and ongoing strategic leadership to his teams.

James Dixon

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Yaser Al Nuaimi is a renowned Emirati expert in public-private partnerships. With an illustrious career and extensive experience in driving PPP initiatives, Yaser has been instrumental in shaping the UAE’s infrastructure development landscape.



Yaser joins Plenary Middle East following his tenure as Head of the PPP Department at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), where he played a pivotal role in establishing the UAE as a global leader in PPPs, particularly in education, healthcare, and housing.



Before his tenure at ADIO, Yaser held key roles in the Abu Dhabi Housing Centre, Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada), and as General Secretary of the Executive Council. These positions showcased his ability to manage complex projects, make strategic decisions, and contribute to the Emirate&#8217;s infrastructure and business development.



Yaser has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master&#8217;s Degree in Engineering Management. Additionally, his accreditation as a Project Management Professional highlights his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in his field.



As a respected figure in the sector, he has successfully spearheaded transformative projects, working closely with both government and private entities to deliver world-class outcomes.

Yaser Al Nuaimi

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