Macair appoints CEO

Macair has appointed Patrick Sweeney as Chief Executive Officer.

Part of the Transguard Group, Dubai-based Macair is a project specialist with expertise in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), construction, interior fit-outs, hard landscaping and security technology projects. 

Irish-born Sweeney brings with him more than 35 years’ experience in construction and engineering disciplines through a variety of senior management roles in the Middle East. 

Having lived in Dubai since 1976, Sweeney has been involved in a vast number of construction and civil engineering projects in the GCC States including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. 

Commenting on the appointment, Managing Director of Transguard Group, Mike McGeever, said: “Pat’s industry knowledge and market experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop Macair’s world-class project capability.” 

Sweeney says he is relishing the challenge and sees a great deal of potential for the business. “Macair is already a major part of the Transguard Group but I am really looking forward to exploring ways to grow our existing portfolio of clients and to establishing us in new markets.” 

Macair is a Transguard Group company operating alongside its other core businesses in facilities management and cash services.