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SAMEH FAM CEO / INNOVO BUILD
#6 in construction and innovation within the built environment, specialises in the design, engineering, construction, development, and infrastructure financing of significant real estate projects across four continents.
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ameh Fam, CEO of Innovo Build, the construction division of Innovo Group, brings 30 years of industry experience, having led some of the most iconic and complex projects to success. Before joining Innovo Build in 2021, Sameh spent nearly 18 years at ASGC Group, steadily advancing from Construction Manager in 2005 to Managing Director in 2020. His journey reflects his dedication, vision, and significant impact on the construction industry. Sameh has consistently excelled in overseeing complex construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and to the highest standards. He holds an MSc in Construction Project Management from HeriotWatt University, UK, and a BSc in Architectural Engineering from Cairo University.
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With over 35 years of leadership in the Middle Eastern built environment, Innovo stands out for its commitment to purpose-driven operations. The company leverages cuttingedge, transformative technology, emphasises sustainability throughout the value chain, and integrates diverse expertise from its vast workforce to forge robust and trusted industry relationships. Headquartered in London, Innovo has a global presence with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Toronto, Cairo, Dakar, Luanda, and Riyadh.
Sameh is a strong advocate for sustainability and green building practices. He was pivotal in steering projects toward achieving LEED and BREEAM certifications, industry benchmarks for sustainability. Under his leadership, Innovo is currently working on several notable green building projects, including Six Senses The Palm (LEED Silver), the Louvre Residences (Estidama Pearl 2), Orla (LEED Gold), and the BREEAMcertified Elysian Mansions project. Innovo, a global leader
Under Sameh’s leadership, ASGC and Innovo have delivered numerous complex, high-profile projects to the highest standards. Some of the key projects completed under his guidance include: Projects by ASGC: Mohammed Bin Rashid Library: ASGC managed the civil, MEP, and infrastructure works for this iconic