Ibrahim Atta-Apau
Digital Transformation Leader | Transforming Infrastructure Delivery at Scale | AI, Digital Twins & Smart Cities
The move
MovePwC Middle East → Mace
TitleManaging Director → Operations Director - Digital Consultancy
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE17.8
Total experience24.6 years
Mace headcount5,001-10,000 employees
Mace industryConstruction
Mace HQLondon
Mace founded1990
Mace typePrivately Held
Career arc
- Operations Director - Digital ConsultancyMar 2026 — Present
Mace· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Managing DirectorOct 2023 — Mar 2026
PwC Middle East· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Senior Director - Global ServicesFeb 2021 — Oct 2023
AtkinsRéalis· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - DirectorJan 2019 — Feb 2021
Atkins Acuity· United Arab Emirates
- DirectorMay 2017 — Feb 2021
Atkins· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Associate Director - Digital Engineering & TechnologyAug 2015 — May 2017Atkins· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Project ManagerNov 2012 — Aug 2015
Fluor· United Arab Emirates
- Project ManagerAug 2011 — Nov 2012Atkins· United Arab Emirates
- Engineering ManagerSep 2010 — Aug 2011Atkins· United Arab Emirates
- Senior Project EngineerSep 2007 — Sep 2010
Network Rail
- Project Engineer / Scheme Project ManagerFeb 2005 — Sep 2007
- Maintenance & Operations EngineerApr 2003 — Feb 2005
AMEC SPIE
- Graduate ManagerOct 2001 — Apr 2003
Railtrack
Education
- University of DurhamMBA · Master of Business & Administration2010 — 2014
- University of LeedsMEng - Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical & Electrical Engineering1997 — 2001
Top skills
Digital InnovationMachine LearningTechnology TrendsOptimizationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Process Design
About
Dynamic and visionary technology executive with over 20 years of leadership in spearheading digital transformations and technology strategies across global enterprises. An expert in crafting innovative solutions that propel efficiency, value, and growth. Proven track record of influencing C-level stakeholders, securing over $100m in technology investments, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes. MBA and Chartered Engineer committed to merging business acumen with technical expertise to drive the digital future.