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Our regional leadership team brings together engineers, builders, problem-solvers and big-picture thinkers who care deeply about what we do and how we do it. We work as one, focused on delivering smart, reliable solutions for our clients and creating a workplace where people feel included, supported and empowered to grow.

Meet our regional leadership team 

Driven by purpose and grounded in partnership, our regional leadership team leads with vision, integrity and a deep commitment to those we serve.

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Ralf Bufler

Senior Vice President

Ralf provides strategic leadership across the Europe and Middle East business units, driving sustainable growth and profitability while fostering high performing teams across the region.

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Andreas Roth

Senior Vice President

Andreas joined CDM Smith in 2016 as Chief Technical Officer and now serves as Chief Operating Officer for Europe Middle East. He is responsible for driving business operations and ensuring effective execution of the firm’s regional strategy. 

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Ramanathan Somasundaram

Country Manager, United Arab Emirates

Ram began his career at CDM Smith in 2018 and currently leads the company’s UAE operations. He provides strategic direction to a talented team, driving innovative solutions to address the region’s most complex infrastructure needs.

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Shahid Khan

Country Manager, State of Qatar

Shahid has led the Qatar operations since 2019, providing clear strategic direction and strong leadership. He has driven sustainable growth by building trusted client relationships, developing high performing teams, and overseeing successful project delivery across the region.

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