Yaver Abidi

Yaver Abidi is an experienced leader in the engineering and consultancy sectors, serving as the Non Executive Chair at LUC since September 2021. Previously, Yaver held the position of Managing Director at WSUP from September 2016 to May 2023, leading efforts to improve water and sanitation access for low-income urban communities. Yaver's notable roles also include Managing Director of the New Markets Business Unit at Ramboll, and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa at Halcrow Group Ltd, where significant projects included key infrastructure developments in the region. With a foundational career starting as a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Acres International, Yaver Abidi has built expertise through various leadership roles across global organizations, complemented by academic qualifications from prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, Imperial College London, and the University of Southampton.