Raimondi Names New Saudi Branch Head

23 Oct 2025 CW Team

With Saudi Arabia driving a wave of large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects, Raimondi aims to strengthen its on-ground operations and customer engagement. The company currently has over 100 cranes deployed across the country and continues to expand its technical and service teams to support growing demand.

“Saudi Arabia represents a cornerstone of our regional operations,” said Wael Hasan, General Manager, Raimondi Middle East. “Appointing Ahmad Shakkour underscores our focus on being closer to our clients—ensuring faster response times and delivering exceptional service and technical expertise on-site.”

Based in Riyadh at Raimondi’s newly established offices, Shakkour brings more than two decades of experience in the tower crane industry, combining strong technical acumen with proven leadership capabilities. Reporting directly to the General Manager, his mandate includes building a fully operational local branch, enhancing after-sales service, and developing long-term partnerships with contractors and developers.

“Raimondi’s reputation for engineering excellence and reliability sets a strong foundation for growth,” said Ahmad Shakkour. “My focus will be on driving operational efficiency, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring a seamless service experience for our clients in Saudi Arabia.”

Raimondi’s expanding footprint in the Kingdom reflects its strategic focus on innovation, proximity, and partnership—core pillars supporting its long-term vision for sustainable growth across the Middle East.

“Ahmad’s leadership, market insight, and strong regional network will be instrumental in achieving our growth objectives,” added Hasan. “With his appointment, we reaffirm our commitment to providing unmatched service and strengthening our partnerships in this vital market.”

Raimondi Middle East has announced the appointment of Ahmad Shakkour as Branch Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in one of its key regional markets.With Saudi Arabia driving a wave of large-scale infrastructure and urban development projects, Raimondi aims to strengthen its on-ground operations and customer engagement. The company currently has over 100 cranes deployed across the country and continues to expand its technical and service teams to support growing demand.“Saudi Arabia represents a cornerstone of our regional operations,” said Wael Hasan, General Manager, Raimondi Middle East. “Appointing Ahmad Shakkour underscores our focus on being closer to our clients—ensuring faster response times and delivering exceptional service and technical expertise on-site.”Based in Riyadh at Raimondi’s newly established offices, Shakkour brings more than two decades of experience in the tower crane industry, combining strong technical acumen with proven leadership capabilities. Reporting directly to the General Manager, his mandate includes building a fully operational local branch, enhancing after-sales service, and developing long-term partnerships with contractors and developers.“Raimondi’s reputation for engineering excellence and reliability sets a strong foundation for growth,” said Ahmad Shakkour. “My focus will be on driving operational efficiency, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring a seamless service experience for our clients in Saudi Arabia.”Raimondi’s expanding footprint in the Kingdom reflects its strategic focus on innovation, proximity, and partnership—core pillars supporting its long-term vision for sustainable growth across the Middle East.“Ahmad’s leadership, market insight, and strong regional network will be instrumental in achieving our growth objectives,” added Hasan. “With his appointment, we reaffirm our commitment to providing unmatched service and strengthening our partnerships in this vital market.”

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