MERED Appoints Michael Belton as CEO to Lead Innovative Projects
Date
10/21/2024 6:52:34 AM
(MENAFN- Sherpa Communications) MERED Appoints Michael Belton as CEO to Lead Innovative Projects
Dubai, UAE; 21 October 2024 – MERED, the award-winning international Real estate developer, announced the appointment of Michael Belton as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In his new role, Michael will focus on expanding the company’s portfolio in the UAE, including the development of the ICONIC Tower and Large-scale Abu Dhabi project on Al Reem Island. He is also tasked with growing the MERED team to support future growth across the UAE and GCC region, enhancing investor relations, increasing the company’s market visibility, and driving innovative projects that set new standards in the real estate sector.
Prior to joining Mered, Michael served as Head of Development for the Qiddiya Performing Arts Center in Saudi Arabia, a key part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative. In this role, he led a world-class team to deliver an iconic property in Qiddiya City, envisioned as Saudi Arabia’s future entertainment hub. He also held the position of CEO at Wainbridge Capital, where he managed operations across four countries and restructured the company’s board during a major merger.
With over three decades of leadership experience in the real estate industry, Michael brings a wealth of expertise in managing and developing large-scale, high-profile projects across global markets. Throughout his career, he has successfully overseen real estate assets exceeding $5 billion in value, including luxury residences, class-A office spaces, civic landmarks, hotels, and mixed-use developments.
Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, commented, “We are at a pivotal moment for MERED, as the UAE's real estate market experiences remarkable growth. The luxury segment is expected to continue expansion to 2029, culminating in a market volume of $760 billion by 2029. This trend showcases the region's relentless ambition and innovation in real estate. I am eager to harness MERED's strong foundations and collaborate with our team to deliver projects that embody this new paradigm, pushing the boundaries of design and purpose.”
MERED’s current projects highlight its bold vision for the future of urban living. The ICONIC Tower in Dubai Internet City, set to be the tallest building in the area at 284 meters, represents a new standard in architectural innovation. Additionally, the forthcoming waterfront project on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi occupies two adjacent plots, totaling over 23,000 square meters with a built-up area of 250,000 square meters. Michael’s leadership arrives at a pivotal moment, underscoring MERED’s commitment to redefining urban spaces with innovative design and uncompromising quality.
For more information on MERED’s team and its projects, visit mered.ae.
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