Teneo Appoints Brian Kelly as a Managing Director
Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Brian Kelly as a Managing Director in the firm’s Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) team, part of Teneo’s Financial Advisory business in the Middle East.
Brian will play a key role in the establishment and growth of Teneo’s CP&I platform, which has been strategically launched in the region to provide specialist, independent advice to government and private-sector clients across the construction, real estate and infrastructure sectors, supporting the successful delivery of complex capital projects across the region. In his new role at Teneo, Brian will focus on supporting both public and private sector clients in delivering complex, capital-intensive projects and infrastructure programmes that align with national visions, strengthen institutional capacity and drive long-term benefits and value for clients.
Brian brings over 20 years of experience working within the global CP&I industry. As a chartered construction manager and certified project manager, Brian has worked extensively across a diverse range of sectors, including sports and major events, data centres, real estate, hospitality and entertainment. He has been involved in some of the most strategic and complex projects within the region, including the expansion of the Holy Mosque in Mecca and Expo2020 Dubai.
Prior to joining Teneo, Brian led Construction Advisory services within the Value Creation team at Deloitte in the Middle East, where he advised across the full lifecycle of capital projects – from strategic planning, feasibility and procurement through to engineering, execution and operations. Brian is a strong collaborator, integrator and leader who is capable of building high-performing teams which deliver successful outcomes and create long-term value for clients.
“We are delighted to welcome Brian to Teneo as we launch our CP&I offering in the Middle East. With a wealth of experience spanning diverse sectors and complex delivery environments, Brian brings both depth and breadth of expertise that will be instrumental in accelerating our growth,” said Daniel Butters, CEO, Financial Advisory. “His leadership will enhance our ability to deliver transformational outcomes and lasting value for our clients. We look forward to the impact he will make as we continue to expand our advisory capabilities and drive excellence across every engagement.”
“I am excited and honoured to join Teneo as a Managing Director as we further develop the CP&I platform within the Middle East. I am looking forward to partnering with clients to solve their most critical issues within a dynamic and evolving region. My focus will be on ensuring financial robustness, optimised value creation and long-term performance across complex capital programmes,” said Brian Kelly.
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