Acciona Living & Culture has announced the appointment of Yannic Leveque as the new Vice President for the Middle East, marking a key milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across the region, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

 

A key unit of Spanish infrastruture major Acciona, it has a strong presence in the museums, exhibitions and events sector across the Middle East.  Among its major past achievements are the National Museum of Oman and a significant contribution to Expo 2020 Dubai, delivering 54 projects and nearly 35,000 m² of exhibition space,

 

An industry veteran, Yannic brings over 20+ years of international experience in architecture, construction and cultural destination development and 10 years in the GCC, to the post. 

 

Her portfolio includes some of the most iconic and complex projects in the Middle East, such as Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi, Uptown Tower and Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, Clinique La Prairie and Jayasom hotels in Amaala, and Laheq Island under The Red Sea Global Projects. 

 

She has also worked on significant projects in Europe, including the Building Vacláv Havel for the European Parliament.

 

Leveque’s appointment comes at a crucial time as Acciona Living & Culture continues to support the delivery of ambitious cultural and hospitality initiatives across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, said the statement. 

 

Her leadership will reinforce the company’s position as a partner of choice for projects that place culture at the core of entertainment and economic progress, in full alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, it added.

 

On her appointment, Leveque said she was thrilled to join Acciona Living & Culture at such a pivotal moment for the region. 

 

"With over 50 projects delivered at Expo 2020 Dubai and landmark cultural works like the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, the Shindagha Museums, and major hospitality developments across Saudi Arabia, Acciona Living & Culture has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to deliver high-impact cultural and experiential experiences," she stated. 

 

"The Middle East is redefining the global cultural landscape, and I look forward to building on this impressive legacy by leading innovative projects that connect communities and contribute meaningfully to the region’s transformation," she added. 

 

In her new role, Yannic will lead efforts to expand Acciona Living and Culture’s footprint in the cultural, experiential, and luxury tourism sectors, leveraging her extensive background in design and execution of large-scale, high-profile developments.

 

Her passion for working with diverse and talented teams, combined with a proven track record of delivering excellence in complex environments, makes her a key asset to Acciona Living & Culture’s growth strategy in the region.-TradeArabia News Service