Compass is pleased to announce the appointment of Spencer Wylie as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Group, effective 16^th January 2022.  Spencer will take the helm of this new designation within Compass spearheading the next evolution of operational excellence and growth as world-class Project Development Consultancy.

Well respected within the industry, Spencer has demonstrable specialism in the successful delivery of giga and mega- scale turn-key mixed-use developments, PMO and PMC solutions.  Over the past 25 years he has realised iconic project successes whilst steering business operations within international construction consultancies throughout the Middle East, Africa, and the UK. 

Spencer joins as the first of multiple strategic hires post Compass’ recent announcement of their newly formed partnership with Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Company, one of the region’s most progressive developers.  Alongside the new alliance, Spencer will be structuring an expanded suite of service lines offering integrated property development solutions for project owners, strengthened with sustainable modern methods of construction and innovative technology methodologies.

Spencer shares: ‘’I have long been aware of Compass’ reputation in the Middle East and could not turn down the opportunity to join such an agile company, with a natural affinity in improving built environment within the region, which fully aligns with my values.  Building on the strong foundations already in place, as well as the support of the Dar Al Arkan partnership, our plans for 2022 and beyond will aid the Groups ambitious goals of becoming an authority in turn-key project development solutions.’’

Luke Somerville, Managing Director of Compass, shares: ‘’Compass’ year-on-year growth since 2014 has seen our capabilities add value to more complex Client requirements.  With this in mind, we are pleased to welcome Spencer onboard at this time, with confidence that his decades long expertise will further bolster the next stage of our progression, and ensure our Clients continue to reap the benefits of our partnership-led approach in delivering multifaceted project success stories.’’