Muscat – Renaissance Services has appointed Rami Oud as its chief facilities management officer (CFMO), a key position that will further strengthen the company’s hard FM (facilities management) services and contribute to business expansion goals.

Oud, who joined in May 2023, has over two decades of experience in construction and facilities management, his last role being general manager of Mosanada FMS Como FMS JV and Aktor Como FMS JV – Qatar.

He has been part of key projects ranging from public infrastructure to military facilities in the Middle East and beyond. Among the many projects he has worked on are Doha Metro and Lusail Tram Network in Qatar, Saudi Arabian Railways, Dubai Metro, Paris Sorbonne University-Abu Dhabi, and Dubai International Financial Centre in the UAE.

A mechanical engineer from the Lebanese University, and a member of the Order of Engineers and Architects – Beirut, Oud has also lent his expertise to design and procurement for military facilities in Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Djibouti.

In addition to strengthening Renaissance’s hard FM services solution capabilities, he will also oversee delivery of construction projects.

Commenting on the role, Rami Oud said, “Renaissance has an appetite for growth and innovation. From senior management to people on the ground, everyone is driven by the same values and aligned with the Renaissance 2.0 vision, which makes driving change easier. I am happy to be part of such a team.”

Welcoming Oud, Stephen R Thomas, CEO of Renaissance, said, “Clients are embracing the integrated facilities management (IFM) model to drive standards up and costs down, while streamlining efficiency, quality and international standardisation. Oud brings current and future-thinking expertise to our team capabilities, as a trusted IFM partner for government and other clients, at a time when IFM has significant growth potential for our industry and our own future-focused ambitions for Renaissance 2.0.”

Renaissance is the leading accommodation, services solutions and IFM company in Oman. The company has invested over US$520mn in Oman employing over 2,600 Omani nationals contributing to local growth, building potential and creating opportunities.