Drake and Scull brings in new CFO, legal chief

Local MEP contractor Drake and Scull International has named Khalid Al Sukhon (LinkedIn) as group CFO, succeeding Fadi Baraki, according to a press release (pdf). With over 25 years of experience, Al Sukhon previously served as CFO at National Bonds Corporation and has held senior positions at Al Hilal Bank, KPMG, and PwC.

The firm also tapped Ahmed El Bayouk (LinkedIn) as group general counsel and head of legal. El Bayouk was a senior associate at Dentons’ Middle East Construction practice, where he worked on regional infrastructure disputes. He’s also a solicitor in England and Wales, an arbitrator at the Dubai International Arbitration Center, and a registered practitioner with the DIFC Courts.

Adnoc Logistics and Services’ general counsel Andrew Baird (LinkedIn) has retired, according to a statement (pdf). Associate general counsel Gordon Inkson (LinkedIn) will oversee legal, governance, and compliance in the interim while the company searches for a permanent successor.

ALSO- Ajman Bank has appointed Tahir Turksoy (LinkedIn) as head of Fintech and AI in its consumer banking division, according to a statement. Turksoy will spearhead the bank’s digital transformation agenda, with a focus on innovation and customer-centric digital banking. He brings with him over 20 years of experience, having led digital initiatives at National Bonds, Mashreq Bank, First Gulf Bank, and DenizBank.