Izzat Katkhuda

Izzat Katkhuda is the current Co-CEO of Arab Center for Engineering Studies. Izzat has been with the company since May of 2015, and in their current position since January of 2021. Prior to their current role, they served as the Deputy Group CEO of Development & Strategic Affairs from October 2011 to December 2012, and as the Business Strategy and Development Officer from October 2010 to October 2011. Izzat also worked as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at ACES from August 2008 to October 2010.

Katkhuda began their professional career as an Associate at Booz & Company from March 2014 to April 2015. Izzat then worked as a Geotechnical Engineer at Parsons Brinckerhoff from August 2008 to October 2010 before joining Arab Center for Engineering Studies.

Katkhuda has a passion for engineering and believes that it is the key to developing successful societies. Izzat is a strong advocate for ACES and its mission to provide quality engineering education and research to the Arab world.

Izzat Katkhuda received their MBA from INSEAD, MS in Geotechnical Engineering from Northwestern University, BS in Civil Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University, and International Baccalureate from Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS).