Luke Somerville
Managing Director

Luke’s international career and determination has cultivated the ideal attributes revered within his role as Managing Director, where he controls group administrative and regulatory accountability, in addition to implementing organizational strategies aimed at steering the group further optimize Client and Team satisfaction.

Luke has been instrumental in the development and application of systems, policies, and procedures, with an emphasis on enhancing Compass’ short and long-term goals. Together, these blueprints for better business continue to drive the group in a positive direction.

Spencer Wylie
Chief Executive Officer

Spencer is a proven board level advisor with verifiable specialism in the successful delivery of giga and mega-scale Mixed-use Developments, PMO and turn-key PMC solutions, refined throughout the Middle East over the past 25 years.

Spencer's experience in leading major international Consultant and Contracting organisations garners best in industry competencies covering programme, project, and commercial remits, having added positive impact to iconic project success stories, across all sectors, on behalf of high profile regional developers.

Paul Sweeney
Development & Programme Director

Paul is a very experienced consultant, with over 25 years of development expertise acquired in the UK and KSA, coupled with detailed knowledge of all procurement routes.  He has worked on major projects in the public and private sectors, with an absolute focus on delivering the best possible result for the Client every time.

Paul leads the Program & Project Management Service lines, with responsibility for business growth and operational consultancy performance.  He began his GCC journey in 2017 and is based in Riyadh, KSA.

William Hitch
Director - Project Management

William is a seasoned Project Director with world class technical aptitudes in delivering projects of all sizes, honed during his career where he has successfully delivered high-end development investments for blue-chip clients, funds and government bodies across the UK, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Will is well respected by Clients and the Team due to his remarkable talent at applying innovative construction principles to overcome challenges within a project life-cycle, whilst improving operational effectiveness and building winning Team dynamics.  His savvy supply chain knowledge and proactive attitude are critical components within the groups increased ratio of both new and repeat business.

Francisco Batista
Commercial and Contracts Director

Francisco has over 35+ years of experience delivering projects in Europe, Africa, and Middle East.  He has been working in the construction industry since 1985, starting at the production side and progressing to project manager and contract / cost management services, including managerial positions.

Francisco has been involved in several large residential, retail, and commercial mixed-use developments, adding to the business my extensive knowledge and experience of the construction industry.

Steven Batchelor
Director - Cost Management

Steven's career highlights include leading the commercial division for the US$3B Salam Yiti, Oman project for Sama-Dubai/EC Harris JV and recently overseeing delivery of a number of high-profile projects in Abu Dhabi, such as the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Reem Mall, Al Maryah Central Mall, Saadiyat Rotana Beach Resort and Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Yas Waterworld, and Al Ain Zoo.

Steven's commercial experience when delivering projects located in 8 different countries has provided him with a unique insight in the strategic set up of projects to cater for each client’s specific requirements.

Rachel Willacy
Regional Head of Procurement

Rachel is a driven and versatile senior manager with a proven track record of orchestrating impactful business management, procurement and supply chain strategies resulting in transformed organisational performance and revenue creation.  She is an award-winning construction professional, international speaker and thought leader with recent experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and wider Middle East, having undertaken programme and project management, procurement, and commercial leadership roles for international professional services consultancies.

Rachel is a Senior FCIPS qualified and chartered procurement professional with over 15 years’ experience of leading and delivering major projects in construction, housing, and service industries.