We are built on the strength of our people. In every region where we operate, our local leaders guide the mission, drive the vision and uphold our collective beliefs.
Regional Leadership Team
Dean McGrail is currently President of WSP in the Middle East & Asia (MEA), leading one of the largest professional services firms in the region. He was appointed as President of the Middle East in 2021 and brings over 25 years of experience in professional services and consulting in the construction industry. Dean remains actively engaged with key clients as well as a range of external stakeholders while leading exceptional people in a multicultural and inclusive environment. His focus is ensuring WSP lives up to its vision of being the undisputed leader in the industry, working to consistently leverage the full breadth of our services, to deliver impactful results for clients and communities.
He joined WSP in Hong Kong in 2002 to start the Asian Fire & Life Safety team; he then moved to WSP in Shanghai as General Manager before heading to Dubai in 2005. In June 2019, he became the Managing Director – Property & Buildings in the Middle East. Dean holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree from Leeds University and is a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
He has played a key role in implementing financial transformation strategies, fostering sustainable growth, supporting projects across sectors and markets, and driving operational excellence.
Rajdeep joined WSP in 2007 and held various leading financial and commercial roles with the business, before being appointed as CFO for the Middle East in January 2017. Prior to joining WSP, Rajdeep worked as a Mechanical Engineer with Godrej Group in India. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (Hons) degree from YMCA Institute of Engineering, Faridabad, India; Master of Business Administration from SP Jain School of Global Management, Singapore – Dubai; and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), awarded by the CFA Institute in United States.
Anthony is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Middle East & Asia (MEA) Region.
Anthony has been a dedicated member of WSP for over 25 years since his graduation, spending 11 years in the UK business before transferring to the Middle East in 2010. As a qualified accountant, he has held a number of strategic roles including Middle East Finance Director and UK Commercial Manager. Anthony was later transitioned into Operations and appointed as COO of the Middle East in 2020, making significant contribution to the region’s strategic leadership, operational performance and people leadership.
He also looks after the Louis Berger International business in India and is part of their Executive Leadership Team.
Richard is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Middle East and Asia. Since joining our business in February 2022, Richard has played a pivotal role in advancing our People and Culture agenda across the region. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping our strategic HR framework, elevating talent and streamlining onboarding initiatives in line with the WSP’s focus on empowering people and fostering a culture of excellence.
With nearly two decades of global HR experience, Richard began his career in Dubai, both in the Construction and Oil & Gas industries. He later joined Siemens in the United States, where he deepened his expertise in organisational development and HR transformation. His journey continued in Italy where he held a regional Vice President HR role driving cross-border talent strategies.
Richard brings global perspective to his work, championing inclusive leadership, agile workforce planning, and sustainable people programmes that support long-term business growth.
Nick Cowie serves as the General Counsel for WSP in the Middle East and Asia, overseeing the full spectrum of legal affairs across one of the firm’s most dynamic and strategically significant regions. In this role, Nick provides executive‑level counsel to the regional leadership teams and acts as a key advisor on matters impacting the organisation’s long‑term growth, risk profile, and operational resilience.
With responsibility for all legal aspects of the business, Nick plays a central role in shaping the legal frameworks that support WSP’s major projects and strategic initiatives, while ensuring alignment with global standards.
Nick is recognised for his ability to navigate high‑value, multidisciplinary environments and for his pragmatic, solutions‑driven approach.
Peter is the Managing Director of Project Management Services (PMS) for WSP in the Middle East. With more than 28 years of experience in the built environment, including 17 years with WSP in the Middle East, Peter has held a range of senior leadership roles and built a distinguished career delivering major projects and complex programmes across the region.
Known for his Client-focused approach and operational leadership, Peter has successfully led teams and businesses through complex environments while maintaining a strong focus on delivery excellence, performance and sustainable growth.
As Managing Director, he is responsible for the strategic direction of WSP's Project Management Services business across the Middle East, working closely with Clients and colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes and support the region's most ambitious developments.
Kathleen joined WSP in 2021 as the Managing Director for Advisory Services in the Middle East. Before joining the Corporation, she established, developed and oversaw advisory businesses in both the Big 4 consultancies and international design and engineering firms in the Middle East and the United Kingdom.
In January 2025, Kathleen was also appointed as Global Lead for Advisory Services. This dual role, both globally and in the Middle East, will contribute to growing the company’s advisory businesses across the regions where it operates, driving diversification and helping WSP achieve its ambitions in the next 2025-2027 strategic cycle.
Alongside the other advisory regional leads, she will orchestrate the launch of a new operating model for global advisory. This model will strengthen regional collaboration, drive synergies, and create a more robust platform for the Global Advisory teams.
Kathleen is a transformation specialist with more than 25 years of experience in program and change management across the built environment. She has provided these services to clients in both the public and private sectors on a diverse range of complex infrastructure programs, regionally and internationally. Kathleen holds an MBA from Imperial College London and a Master of Civil Engineering with Management from the University of Birmingham.
Alan Caldwell is the Managing Director of Transport & Infrastructure at WSP Middle East, leading a team of over 800 professionals who successfully deliver critical transportation and infrastructure projects across the region.
With nearly three decades of experience in the sector, Alan has played a key role in shaping some of the Middle East’s most significant infrastructure developments. Since joining WSP in 2005, he has contributed to landmark projects such as the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, and the Doha Metro in Qatar. He also led major roads and infrastructure programmes while serving as the Southern Region Area Delivery Manager for Qatar’s Local Roads and Drainage Programme (LRDP).
Alan holds a Beng (Hons) Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Paisley, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Brunel University London, and a Master of Arts in Health, Safety, and Environmental Law from the University of Salford.
Naji Zerbe is the Managing Director of Property & Buildings (P&B) for WSP in the Middle East. With more than 30 years of experience in the Middle East, 20 of which with WSP, Naji has built a distinguished career delivering complex, multidisciplinary building projects across numerous sectors.
Throughout his tenure at WSP, Naji has played a pivotal role in shaping the growth of the P&B business. He has worked closely with many of the Middle East’s leading developers, government entities, and private clients, helping them bring forward landmark projects that contribute to the region’s economic and urban transformation. His ability to understand client priorities, anticipate market trends, while drive high quality technical delivery has made him a trusted advisor across the industry.
Naji began his journey with WSP as a Principal Electrical Engineer. His progression through the organisation, reflects his commitment to excellence, his collaborative leadership style, and his ability to build and inspire high performing teams.
Under Naji’s leadership, the P&B business continues to focus on delivering innovative, sustainable, and future ready solutions that support clients’ long term ambitions. He is committed to deepening client partnerships, driving operational and technical excellence, and fostering a unified approach across the business to ensure WSP remains a partner of choice for the region’s most ambitious developments.
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications for Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and Asia (EMEIAA)
Emma Wyatt
Read moreEmma Wyatt is Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications for Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa and Asia (EMEIAA) at WSP. She leads marketing, communications, brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement activities across one of the firm's largest global regions, supporting business growth and strengthening client relationships.
With more than a decade of experience leading marketing and communications teams at WSP, Emma brings extensive expertise in strategic communications, marketing, brand development, reputation management and stakeholder engagement. She works closely with business leaders across multiple geographies to enhance WSP's market profile and showcase the expertise, innovation and impact delivered by its people.
Rob Kettlety is Executive Director, Clients & Growth at WSP in the Middle East. In this role, he is responsible for strengthening client relationships, identifying strategic growth opportunities, and bringing together the breadth of WSP's expertise to support clients in delivering complex, high-impact programmes and projects across the region.
Having been part of WSP for more than 16 years, Rob has played a significant role in the firm's growth across the Middle East, holding a range of commercial, operational and client-facing leadership positions. Throughout his career with WSP, he has built strong relationships with key clients and contributed to many of the firm's most significant opportunities, projects and programmes.