Shapoorji Pallonji mulls expansion in Middle East, Africa

Shapoorji Pallonji International, leading engineering and construction conglomerate, has appointed a veteran urban designer and planner to its chief business development position in Dubai, as the company moves ahead with aggressive growth plans.

Steven Miller, who has been appointed senior vice- president Business Development, has been tasked with the job of pursuing the firm's opportunities in the Middle East and Africa regions, as part of a growing worldwide practice.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Shapoorji Pallonji has an engineering and construction pedigree spanning almost 150 years and annual turnover of $2.5 billion, with a project portfolio covering multi-asset class developments in India, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Iraq, Kuwait Libya, Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, and Sri Lanka.

Shapoorji Pallonji & Co is one of India's oldest construction companies and has been operating in Oman for over 40 years, while Shapoorji Pallonji International is a new entity established in 2008 with a mandate to pursue opportunities in international markets and acquire a global footprint.