At the center of our business is, our people. Without our team of dedicated engineers, tradesmen and support staff, our business would not have achieved its current success. Working by a code of conduct that encourages our team to continually enhance their performance has allowed us to continually meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Currently we have more than 250 employees, increasing upon projects’ needs.
ADMINISTRATION DEPT.
LOUAI MACKAREM – MANAGING DIRECTOR
As Managing Director and founder of Berthin Trading and Contracting Company, Louai Mackarem established the company in1999 with the vision of solidifying a professional and well-qualified construction firm to cater for the growing real estate demands of the Kuwait market. Under his leadership and international management, spanning 19 years, the company has grown from strength to strength to its present day stature of being one of Kuwait’s most admired and professional construction and contracting firms
ENG.IBRAHIM EL-LOZY – DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Ibrahim El Lozy joined Berthin Trading and Contracting in May 2003 as a qualified civil engineer with 25 years of experience in the field of construction and project management. As Deputy Managing Director & Technical Manager, Ibrahim is responsible for the overall management and quality assurance of all projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, to the highest standards.
BEVERLY STADEN – GENERAL MANAGER
Prior to joining Berthin Beverley gained strong international marketing experience working for reputable global brands in South Africa, Egypt and Bahrain. As a Marketing Director, Beverley is responsible for all marketing activities to continually build and develop the Berthin brand both locally and internationally.
WALAA ELKOMY – DEPUTY CONTRACTING MANAGE & TECHNICAL MANAGER
Walaa joined Berthin in 2007 as the Technical Manager for Ibis Hotel. Walaa completed his education in Egypt and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture & Interior Design. He has 16 years of experience and has developed his management skills, now becoming a valued member of the project management department.
AMGAD ADEL GERGES – ASST. MANAGING DIRECTOR / OPERATIONS MANAGER
Amgad Gerges joined Berthin Trading and Contracting in April 2008 as a qualified Operations Manager with 12 years of experience in management. As Asst. Managing Director / Operations Manager, Amgad is responsible for the overall management and quality assurance of the company with the highest standards.
AHMED SALAH ELDIN –TECHNICAL OFFICE MANAGER
Ahmed joined Berthin in 2012 and brings with him more than 16 years of experience within the Interior Design industry. Ahmed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from Applied Arts Helwan University in Egypt, graduating in 2002.
OBAIDA M.RAMADAN – TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Obaida Joined Berthin in June 2013 as a Site Engineer & part of the Technical Team. Obaida is a Certified Architect Engineer and Graduated from I.P.U University in Syria, Class of 2010 and enjoys more than 11 years of experience.
MOHAMMED SALAMA – TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Mohammed joined Berthin in January 2016 as a technical office engineer. Mohammed holds Architecture Engineering & Environmental Design Certification and enjoys 5 years of experience.
MOHAMMED RIAD – TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Mohammed joined Berthin in March 2016 as a technical office engineer. Mohammed graduated from Modern Academy with an Architect Engineer and Building Technology Bachelor’s degree, class of 2012 and enjoys more than 6 years of experience.
MOHAMED YOUNIS – TECHNICAL ENGINEER
Mohamed joined Berthin in 2017 as a technical office engineer at the Capital Immigration Building Project. He Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering in Mansoura University. Mohamed studied courses in project management at the American University of Cairo.
SARA JAAFAR – TECHNICAL OFFICER
Sara joined Berthin in 2017 as a Technical Office Engineer at the Capital Immigration Building Project. She graduated in Lebanon with a bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Sara seeks for exceptional achievements, valuable Knowledge and non-forgettable experiences.
AHMED ELKASSAS – QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Ahmed joined Berthin In April 2017. He works as Quantity Surveyor at the Capital Immigration Building Project. He has 7 years of experience as Q.S. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting and studied courses In Quantity Surveying in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. Ahmed manages all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Seeking to minimize the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
MR. WAEL EL-SHAHAT – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Wael Joined Berthin in Sept. 2007, as a Qualified Executive Secretary For Contracting Dept. With 20+ years of experience in the field of contracting, Wael completed his education in Egypt. He is a key member of the construction department team.
MR. ABDULLAH MOHAMED – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Abdullah Joined Berthin in November 2009, as a qualified Executive Secretary with 14 Years of experience in the field of Tendering & Contracts. Abdullah completed his education in Egypt as a graduate at the Faculty of Sociology with a Diploma in Advanced Studies in Development with experience in reviewing tender documents and handling all related tasks.
MR. AYMAN RAMADAN- EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Ayman joined berthin in April, 2017, as a qualified executive secretary with 12 years of experience in electrical and engineering industries in Toshiba Arabi. Ayman completed his education in Egypt, having graduated at the Faculty of General Media (Press – Radio and TV – Public relations & Advertisement) at Cairo University in 2010. He has been certified for more than 12 years in official document control and as Secretary in Toshiba El Araby Company.
MR. TAMER FATHY – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Tamer joined Berthin in November 2008, as a qualified Executive Secretary with 15 years of experience in the field of construction sites. Tamer completed his education in Egypt, and has experience in project owners/consultants correspondences.
ASHRAF ABDULAZEEM – QUALITY MANAGER
Ashraf joined Berthin in 2017 with more than 16 years of construction experience and graduated from Azhar University in 2002 as a Certified Architectural Engineer. Ashraf has worked on several projects with a good experience in finishings work.
AHMED ZAYTOUN – CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Ahmed has more than ten years of experience in construction; graduating from Alexandria University in 2002, as a certified structural engineer. Ahmad joined Berthin in June 2008 as a Site Engineer and has worked on several key commercial projects such as Platinum Health Club in Mahboula & Arabella Touristic and Entertainment Complex in Bi’daa
HAZIM ATYA – SITE MANAGER
Hazim has more than 16 years of construction experience and graduated from Zagazig University in 2002 as a Certified Structural Engineer. Hazim joined Berthin in 2017 as a Site Manager and has worked on several key commercial and governmental projects.
AHMED ABDUL RAZEK MOUSA – SITE MANAGER
Ahmed Mousa joined Berthin in May 2017 as a Site Manager. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Engineering College – Mounfia University in 2003 with 15 years in civil field. Ahmed has good experience in most types of construction work, such as horizontal and vertical buildings, steel structure works, landscape and roads. Ahmed has good ability to work as a construction team leader inside the main strategy for the company.
GEORGE GAMAL – SITE ENGINEER
George joined Berthin in 2014 as a Site Engineer. George completed his education in Egypt, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Assiut University in 2011. He enjoys more than nine years of experience.
OSAMA MOHAMMED – SITE ENGINEER
Osama joined Berthin in 2017 as a site engineer. He completed his education in Egypt and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University, in 2011. Osama enjoys more than 7 years of experience.
MAHMOUD ASSEM – SITE ENGINEER
Mahmoud joined Berthin in 2017 as a site engineer. He completed his education in Egypt and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from the Higher Technological Institute, in 2013. Mahmoud enjoys more than 5 years of experience.
AHMED NIBISHI – SITE ENGINEER
Ahmed joined Berthin in 2016 as a site engineer. He completed his education in Egypt and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Zagazig University. He enjoys 5 years of experience.
SAIF REFAAT – SITE ENGINEER
Saif joined Berthin in 2017 as a site engineer. He completed his education in Kuwait with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Kuwait University and continuously seeks exceptional achievements, valuable knowledge and unforgettable experiences.
MR. GAMAL GOMAA – GENERAL CIVIL FORMAN
Gamal joined Berthin in July 2007 as a qualified Civil Foreman with more than twenty years of experience in the field of civil works, specially in high quality finishing. He has worked on several key projects such as IBIS Hotel Interior, Regus Fit-out In 35th Floor Hamra Tower and Floors 12&13th Fit-Out Works in Hamra Tower.
MR. ESSAM ABD EL-GHAFFAR – GENERAL CIVIL FORMAN
Essam joined Berthin in September 2013 as a qualified Site Supervisor with more than twenty years of experience in Construction Sites. He has worked on several key projects such as Jahra Immigration Building.
DHEYA ALDEEN – CIVIL FOREMAN
Dheya Aldeen joined Berthin in April 2017. He works as a Civil Foreman at the Capital Immigration Building Project with 15 years of experience. He graduated from an Industrial High School. Dheya manages workers, motivating them to complete work on schedule. He ensures that the crew complies with site rules and regulations while monitoring their work quality whilst also collaborating with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project proceed as planned. He reads blueprints and construction plans, maintains equipment, manages paperwork and works on the project site alongside the crew.
MR . MOHAMMED SHAFIK – GENERAL ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Shafik joined Berthin in 2004 as a qualified site supervisor with more than twenty five years of experience in the field of electrical work. He has worked on several projects.
MR. AYMAN MOHAMED – HEAD SAFETY
Ayman joined Berthin in 2007 as a qualified site supervisor with more than ten years of experience pertaining to safety and security
YOUSSEF RAMADAN – SAFETY OFFICER.
Youssef joined Berthin in 2017 with more than 18-years of experience. He now works at the Capital Immigration Building as Senior Safety Officer.
MR. MOHAMED EL DEKIN – ACCOUNTANT
Mohamed joined Berthin, in May 2017 as Stores Accountant, with 16 years of experience in accounting. He graduated in May 2001 from the Faculty of Commerce – Al-Manoufia University.
SHAIMA MAKRAM – HEAD HR & ADMINISTRATION
Shaima graduated in 2001 from Ain Shams University of Egypt in the College of Arts & Philosophy department. Shaima came from more than 12 years of working in HR, specializing in office work, filing, printing and customer service. Shaima joined Berthin in 2011.
MR. MOHAMED MOSTAFA – HR OFFICER
Mohamed graduated from Assuit University Faculty of Law in 2004 and has experience of more than 10 years. He joined Berthin in 2015.
ALAA ZAYED – HEAD OF LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Having graduated in 1988 from AI Shams University Egypt in Law, Alaa provides more than 23 years legal experience, specializing in the preparation of legal pleadings in civil commercial, labor and commercial cases. Alaa joined Berthin in 2006 as the head of the legal department and provides an internal resource for all administrative and legal matters registered in the Egyptian Bar Association and Cassation Supreme Administration Court Law.
MOHAMMAD HAJJAN – ASSISTANT OF LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Mohammad has more than 20 years of experience in Kuwait law. His responsibilities are to research the law required, investigate facts, and prepare documents to assist the division level heads in their duties and communication with external parties, in addition to keeping official company records and executing legal policies and procedures.
MR. SAMEH RASLAN – SECRETARY OF LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Sameh joined Berthin in 2013, as a qualified secretary with five years of experience. He graduated from the Faculty of Commerce.
MR. ATEF OSMAN – GENERAL GOVERNMENT REP
Atef joined Berthin in 2002. He has more than fifteen years of experience as a representative dealing with all ministries in Kuwait, customs municipalities and governmental institutions.
MR. ASHRAF KAMAL – GENERAL GOVERNMENT REP
Ashraf joined Berthin in 2009. He has more than fifteen years of experience as a representative dealing with all ministries in Kuwait, customs municipalities and governmental institutions.
MR. EID RASLAN – PURCHASE REP
Eid has been with Berthin since 2003 responsible for all matters of purchase and sourcing. He has shown commendable skills and knowledge of the Kuwaiti market.
MR. AHMED KHALEEL – HEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ahmed joined Berthin in 2015. He has more than five years of experience in Kuwait. He is responsible for overseeing all the company’s administrative staff.