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The People Behind
Every Landmark

Meet the experienced leaders and dedicated professionals who drive Saintdersen Construction's commitment to excellence across the Gulf region.

Executive Leadership

Our leadership team brings together decades of expertise in construction, engineering, and project management. Each leader shares a deep commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction — values that have guided Saintdersen from a small Dubai firm to a regional construction powerhouse.

150+
Team Members
30+
Avg. Years Exp.
12+
Nationalities
James Saintdersen
Founder

Lars Perdesen

Founder & Chairman

A visionary entrepreneur who founded Saintdersen Construction in 1999, Lars has over 35 years of experience in the Gulf construction industry. His leadership has shaped the company into a regional powerhouse known for quality and integrity.

35+ years in Gulf construction
Dubai Business Leaders Award 2018
BSc Civil Engineering, MSc Construction Management
Ahmed Al Maktoum
Leadership

Ahmed Al Maktoum

COO & Site Manager

Ahmed joined Saintdersen in 2005 and has led the company's strategic growth across the UAE and Bahrain. Under his leadership, the company has doubled its project portfolio and expanded into new market segments.

20+ years in construction management
Led Bahrain expansion in 2012
MBA, American University of Sharjah
Sarah Mitchell
Operations

Amina Hassan

Lead Architect

Amina oversees all project operations, ensuring every build meets Saintdersen's exacting standards. With expertise in lean construction methods, she has improved project delivery efficiency by 40% since joining in 2010.

18+ years in project operations
40% improvement in delivery efficiency
PMP Certified, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Khalid Al Khalifa
Bahrain

Khalid Al Khalifa

Project Manager

Khalid leads our Bahrain branch with deep knowledge of the Kingdom's construction landscape. Since 2012, he has grown the Bahrain team from 8 to over 50 professionals and delivered 120+ projects across the island nation.

22+ years in Bahrain construction
Grew Bahrain team from 8 to 50+
BSc Civil Engineering, University of Bahrain
Department Heads

Our department heads bring specialized expertise to every phase of every project, ensuring excellence from blueprint to handover.

Robert Chen
Li Em

Robert Chen

Head of Engineering
Leads our structural and MEP engineering teams with 15+ years of expertise.
Fatima Al Zahra
Li Em

Fatima Al Zahra

Head of Design
Award-winning architect bringing creative vision to every project we undertake.
David Thompson
Li Em

David Thompson

Head of Safety & Compliance
Ensures the highest HSE standards across all sites with zero-tolerance safety culture.
Mariam Hassan
Li Em

Mariam Hassan

Head of Project Management
PMP-certified professional managing portfolios worth AED 2B+ across the Gulf.
Our Culture

What Makes Our
Team Exceptional

Safety First

Every team member is trained and empowered to maintain the highest safety standards on every site, every day.

Collaboration

We believe the best results come from diverse minds working together — across departments, offices, and borders.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of craftsmanship, precision, and professional conduct in everything we do.

Growth

We invest in continuous learning, mentorship, and career development to help every team member reach their full potential.

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Our Team?

We're always looking for talented professionals who share our passion for building excellence. Get in touch to explore opportunities.