Regional Leadership Drives Momentum with a Clear Vision and Elevated Ambition for 2026
Cotecna Middle East officially kicked off 2026 with strong momentum following a highimpact regional visit from Group CEO Mr. Sébastien Dannaud, accompanied by Mr. Amit Chopra, CEO- South Asia and Middle East.
The start of the year was anchored by the formal launch of Cotecna Middle East’s 2026 theme, “Propel,” introduced by Mr. Kamlesh Parmar, Regional Director – Middle East. The theme sets a clear direction for the year ahead—focusing on accelerating performance, scaling impact, and strengthening Cotecna’s regional leadership position.
Throughout the visit, senior leadership emphasized key priorities for 2026, including operational excellence, innovation, and enhanced client value. Engagements with teams highlighted the Middle East’s strategic importance within Cotecna’s global growth agenda and its role in driving forward-looking solutions for clients across sectors.
A central highlight was the Townhall meeting, where Mr. Kamlesh Parmar reflected on the region’s major achievements in 2025 and outlined the strategic roadmap under the “Propel” theme. He called on teams to build decisively on last year’s successes, seize emerging opportunities, and raise the bar on execution, collaboration, and accountability—underscoring that 2026 is a defining year for the region.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) also stood out as a major focus area for 2026. Leadership stressed that sustainability, governance excellence, and responsible operations will be pivotal in shaping Cotecna’s value proposition in the region. This renewed emphasis reflects global expectations and positions Cotecna as a responsible, forward looking partner.
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