Arabtec Holding, a UAE-based engineering and construction group, on Sunday announced the appointment of Paolo Bigi as chief operating officer for Oil and Gas. Bigi will report to Arabtec’s Managing Director and CEO, Hasan Ismaik.

Bigi will be responsible for management of Arabtec projects in the energy sector worldwide, as part of the company’s strategy for expansion into the energy sector to further drive revenues. Bigi has 25 years experience in oil and gas, petrochemicals, power and infrastructure. He comes to Arabtec from Technit Engineering and Construction.