Core Management Team | Alec Holdings

Barry Lewis

Chief Executive Officer

Barry Lewis is the CEO of ALEC.

Mr. Lewis joined the Group in 2002 as a Contracts Manager on the Mina Al Salam Project and quickly progressed to being the Managing Director of the business overseeing all the construction operations.

He has been instrumental in growing the construction capabilities of the Group and has overseen and successfully executed multiple landmark projects, including Mina Al Salam, Mirdiff City Centre, Dubai Airport Concourses A and D, Bluewaters Retail, Doha City Centre, Bvlgari Hotel and Resort, One Za’abeel and Seaworld Abu Dhabi.

He was also instrumental is establishing many of the new business ventures within the group and has led the smooth transition of the Target acquisition into the group. Mr Barry Roy Lewis was made CEO of the Group in October 2023.

Mr. Lewis started his career with Grinaker–LTA (South Africa) after graduating from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building (Honors).

Message from the CEO

“The IPO of ALEC underscores the trust and reputation we’ve earned across our 26-year journey, the sustained financial growth we’ve delivered, and the exciting opportunities before us in two of the world’s most dynamic construction markets: the UAE and KSA.

We have executed and are currently working on some of the most complex and iconic projects across the UAE and in the Kingdom. Blue-chip clients choose ALEC for our specialised solutions, integrated offerings, disciplined approach, and deep execution capabilities – setting us apart from other contractors.

In 2022, we witnessed a step-change in our business operations and performance, underpinned by two strategic milestones: the acquisition of Target Engineering, which expanded our presence into the critical energy segment, and our entry into KSA with a landmark win at Qiddiya. These achievements enabled us to diversify and scale both our business portfolio and geographic footprint, while remaining true to our long-standing values of financial prudence and risk discipline - the core tenets of our profitable growth.

Looking ahead, our strategy is clear and focused: expand our UAE leadership through ALEC’s reputation, partnerships, and integrated capabilities, and target high-profile Saudi giga-projects that match our expertise. We’re equally bullish on data centres. With the first phase of Stargate UAE secured, we’re set to deliver hyperscale, AI-optimised campuses across the region. As we scale, we’ll continue to prioritise high-margin, technically complex work with limited competition and strong pricing power. And we’ll drive delivery excellence by investing in modern construction methods, including modular off-site manufacturing and parallel construction, to accelerate schedules, cut waste, and enhance sustainability.

I’m confident that this listing will strengthen our governance, enhance transparency, and unlock new avenues for growth. We look forward to welcoming shareholders who share our vision, trust in our people, and have conviction in our potential.”

John Deeb

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. John Joseph Deeb joined the Group in 2011 as a Chief Financial Officer. With over 35 years of professional experience in finance, accounting and the construction industry, he oversees the Group’s financial, legal, risk management, taxation and capital control functions.

Mr. Deeb started his career with Deloitte after graduating from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 1985 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accountancy (Honors) and passing the board examination to qualify as a Chartered Accountant (South Africa). In 1995, he joined Murray & Roberts as the Financial Director where he was involved in the establishment of contracting business in Africa and the Middle East and was appointed as the Group Financial Controller of the Murray & Roberts Group in 2000.

In 2009 he was appointed as Group Financial Director of Sanyati Holdings, a listed construction company in South Africa, a position he held until joining ALEC in May 2011.

Kobus Dreyer

Group Commercial Director

Mr. Kobus Dreyer joined the Group in 2003 and currently serves as the Group Commercial Director.

He oversees the Group’s commercial operations.

Mr. Dreyer started his career with Grinaker-LTA in 1998. In 2003, he transferred to Dubai to join ALEC, a subsidiary of Grinaker-LTA at the time, where he was an integral part of the company’s dynamic evolution.

From its inception, Mr. Dreyer has witnessed and contributed significantly to ALEC’s remarkable ascent, specializing in delivering comprehensive construction solutions for large-scale and intricate projects.

He holds a degree in Quantity Surveying from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa).

Sean McQue

Managing Director-Construction

Mr. Sean McQue joined the Group in 2008 as a Project Manager and currently serves as the Managing Director of Construction.

With over 30 years of international experience in the construction industry, Mr. McQue has played a pivotal role in delivering some of the Group’s and the region’s most significant and technically complex projects.

He began his career in South Africa following his graduation in 1996 with a degree in Construction Management. Over the course of his career, Mr. McQue has developed deep expertise across multiple geographies, including South Africa, Mozambique, Seychelles, the United Kingdom, Mauritius, and the United Arab Emirates.

His leadership and project delivery capabilities have been instrumental in shaping the Group’s reputation for excellence in construction across diverse sectors.