Hesham Sherin
MEA Cluster Lead – Facilities & Projects
New Cairo
Summary
Regional Facilities & Service Delivery Leader with 17+ years of multinational experience across Egypt, UAE, KSA, South Africa & Algeria. Equipped with a strong mechanical engineering background, enabling solid technical oversight of MEP systems, critical environments, and full building lifecycles. Experienced in managing site relocations, workplace transformations, and change management for evolving work models. Proven track record in optimizing budgets, improving SLA/KPI performance, leading multi-country teams, and delivering high-quality FM operations, projects, and HSE compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
MEA Cluster Lead – Facilities & Projects
CBRE EXCELLERATE
02.2020 - Current
- Leading CBRE’s FM and project delivery operations for a major global pharmaceutical & Technology clients across Egypt, Dubai, KSA, South Africa & Algeria.
- Oversee multi-country FM operations, ensuring best-in-class service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Lead building lifecycle governance from design through occupancy and operational readiness.
- Manage project handovers, contractor performance, compliance reviews, and operational integration.
- Direct relocation projects, including space planning, site selection, design briefing, stakeholder coordination, and move execution.
- Develop and manage regional budgets, ensuring cost optimization and financial discipline.
- Govern vendor and contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance across HSE, environmental, and building standards.
- Establish robust preventive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Lead and mentor site-level FM teams, promoting safety, accountability, and performance.
- Champion energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain emergency response frameworks across regional sites.
- Track KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic FM leadership to local CBRE technology accounts to align with global standards.
Affiliate Partner Part-time
FIIX CMMS
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Marketed, implemented, and supported maintenance management software (CMMS) solutions for clients across multiple sectors.
Operations and Projects Manager
Raya Holding
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed all facilities operations at Raya HQ, including Data Center, Call Center, and corporate building services.
- Led a team of engineers, supervisors, HSE supervisors and technicians plus outsourced service providers.
- Led the Health & Safety Department.
- Managed the Raya Club project in 6th of October City.
- Delivered sustainability-driven projects enhancing building performance.
- Acted as Owner Representative for multiple subsidiaries.
EHS Manager
L’Oréal Cosmetics Industry (Cairo Plant)
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Ensured full implementation of the EHS policy and regulatory compliance obligations.
- Delivered site-wide EHS training and competency development.
- Conducted audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Led EHS initiatives supporting L’Oréal’s global safety standards.
Utilities Maintenance and Projects Manager
L’Oréal Cosmetics Industry (Cairo Plant)
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Led startup and commissioning of all utilities and infrastructure systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC, fire systems, generators, compressors, transformers, and water treatment.
- Developed all equipment procedures ensuring compliance with EHS standards.
- Oversaw utilities production, distribution, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Managed building maintenance, regulatory checks, and project extensions.
- Led maintenance and project teams and participated in major factory engineering projects.
Senior Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Misr For Central Clearing and Depository and Registry “MCDR”
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
06.2010 - 11.2012
- Led acceptance of a 200M EGP building from ECG (consultant) and Orascom (contractor).
- Validated testing, commissioning, documentation, as-built drawings, and regulatory approvals.
- Managed O&M for the social club & hotel facility.
- Developed maintenance plans for MEP systems including HVAC, generators, fire alarm, UPS, plumbing, and firefighting.
- Appointed service providers, supervised contractors, and managed a team of 15.
- Oversaw building alterations and lifecycle maintenance works.Selection and appointment of specialist maintenance contractors.
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
National Gas Company "NATGAS"
Alexandria, Alexandria
02.2008 - 05.2010
- Led O&M activities for a major Pressure Reduction Station (30,000 m³/hr) servicing Alexandria.
- Supervised maintenance of valves, heaters, filters, regulators, generators, and odorant systems.
- Oversaw installation of high-pressure pipelines for gas distribution.
- Ensured full compliance with HSE standards to minimize operational risks.
Education
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics
Arab Academy For Science And Technology (AAST)
01.2007
Alexandria Language School
Alexandria01.2002
Skills
Regional FM Operations
Certification
NEBOSH – Occupational Health & Safety
Timeline
MEA Cluster Lead – Facilities & Projects
CBRE EXCELLERATE
02.2020 - Current
Affiliate Partner Part-time
FIIX CMMS
11.2019 - 03.2020
Operations and Projects Manager
Raya Holding
07.2017 - 01.2020
EHS Manager
L’Oréal Cosmetics Industry (Cairo Plant)
11.2014 - 07.2017
Utilities Maintenance and Projects Manager
L’Oréal Cosmetics Industry (Cairo Plant)
11.2012 - 11.2014
Senior Operations and Maintenance Engineer
Misr For Central Clearing and Depository and Registry “MCDR”
06.2010 - 11.2012
Operations and Maintenance Engineer
National Gas Company "NATGAS"
02.2008 - 05.2010
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics
Arab Academy For Science And Technology (AAST)
Alexandria Language School