The move follows Emaar's efforts to further enhance the quality, cost-efficiency and deliverability of developments in the UAE. Mr Rodriguez will report to Mr Ahmad Al Matrooshi, UAE Managing Director, Emaar Properties.
Mr Rodriguez joins Emaar from John Laing Homes, an Emaar subsidiary and the second largest private home-builder in the United States. Mr Rodriguez served as Senior Vice President of Operations at John Laing Homes, and his efforts there were instrumental in maintaining the company's national 'Number One' Customer Satisfaction ranking.
"The transfer of Richard, currently associated with our operations in the United States, John Laing Homes, represents a key strategic exchange of management expertise within Emaar," said Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties. "Richard's extensive experience across the construction and development industries will bring an abundant wealth of knowledge and expertise to Emaar's operations in Dubai and beyond. His presence will further improve our commitment to offering the highest quality product we can."
"Emaar is not only redefining the real estate landscape in Dubai through its world-class developments like Downtown Burj Dubai and Dubai Marina, but it is also changing the face of development and construction. I am proud to play a leading role in Emaar Dubai's projects," said Mr Rodriguez.
Mr Rodriguez began his career at Zaring Homes Inc, a leading U.S. builder. He then joined Arvida Inc, a former building arm of Disney, where he served as Vice President of Operations for South Florida. During his stint at Arvida Inc, he led the completion of the WESTON project, a master-planned community of 17,000 homes, 12 schools, hospitals, a 36-hole golf course, and over one million commercial sq ft. Mr Rodriguez also worked with Centex, America's second largest builder, where he proved his management capabilities by initiating cycle time reductions, business expansion and consumer satisfaction process changes.
Mr Rodriguez has a Masters in Business Administration from Xavier University in Ohio, and a Bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Despite the recent downturn in the American housing market, he proved vital in maintaining the highest building quality standards while ensuring continued increases in returns and profits for John Laing Homes.
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Emaar Dubai appoints Richard Rodriguez as CEO
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 17 - 2007 at 11:56
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Emaar Properties has appointed Richard Rodriguez as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Emaar Dubai.
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About Emaar Properties PJSCEmaar Properties PJSC is one of the world's largest real estate companies and is rapidly evolving to become a global provider of premier lifestyles. Powered by its Vision 2010 to become one of the most valuable companies in the world, Emaar is charting a new course of growth with a two-pronged strategy of geographical expansion and business segmentation.
Emaar has highlighted its remarkable global growth by debuting on the Financial Times Global 500 ranking, which provides an annual snapshot of the world's largest companies. Emaar has been assigned A- and A3 ratings with stable outlook by Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investor Services, respectively.
Replicating its successful business model in Dubai, Emaar is extending its expertise in creating master-planned communities to international markets. Emaar is also developing new competencies in malls, hospitality & leisure, education, healthcare and finance, which have evolved from its integrated approach to customer service and property development.
Listed on the Dubai Financial Market, part of the Dow Jones Arabia Titans Index and certified to ISO9001:2000 for quality standards, Emaar is developing Burj Dubai, the world's tallest tower, and The Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping and entertainment destinations. In Saudi Arabia, Emaar is developing the US$26.6 billion King Abdullah Economic City, the region's largest private sector-led project. Emaar's portfolio currently covers the following countries: the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, Libya, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, the US, the UK, France and Canada.
An award-winning developer, Emaar has strengthened its product sale competencies, market reach and best practices through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. Emaar acquired John Laing Homes, America's second largest privately held home builder; Hamptons International, UK's premier realtor; and formed a joint venture with US-based Turner International to strengthen execution capabilities.
Emaar has joined hands with Giorgio Armani and Accor Hotels to strengthen its presence in hospitality, and will launch ten luxury Armani Hotels & Resorts world-wide and 100 Formule 1 budget hotels in India. The company is opening educational institutions and healthcare centres in South Asia, Middle East and North Africa and the Subcontinent. Emaar acquired Singapore-based leading education provider, Raffles Campus, to extend expertise to its educational institutions.
Emaar holds 30 per cent equity in Dubai Bank, focused on retail and commercial banking. Emaar is also the largest shareholder in Amlak Finance, UAE's leading Islamic home financing company.
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Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorMonday, September 17 - 2007 at 11:56 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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