Farnek, a leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management company, has appointed Julian Khalil as its new Managing Director to oversee and manage the operations of Farnek Services.
Reporting directly to the Group CEO, Khalil will be responsible for executing the corporate strategy, managing operations, driving strategic business development, and ensuring overall financial performance.
He will also be tasked with providing strategic support and direction to the company’s leadership team, to achieve corporate goals, including short and long-term financial targets. Khalil will also focus on Farnek’s adoption and utilization of innovative technology and sustainability, maintaining its market-leading position.
Markus Oberlin, Group CEO, Farnek, said, “After 13 years of dedication and commitment, Julian’s promotion is well-deserved and highlights our strategy to recognize, develop, and reward talent as well as our policy to promote from within.
“I am convinced that under his leadership, he will drive Farnek’s corporate strategy to achieve even greater success as a leader in smart and sustainable FM solutions.
“Following Julian’s promotion, I will now concentrate on driving strategic group revenues, fostering innovation, strengthening partnerships, and exploring new ventures”.
German national Khalil joined Farnek in 2011 as Deputy Manager of the company’s cleaning division and recognizing his exceptional talent and leadership qualities, Khalil was promoted to Division Manager in 2013. In December 2015 he advanced to the position of Director of Soft Services.
After a period of consolidation, further promotions followed. In 2021 Khalil was given added responsibility as Senior Director of Security and Soft Services and then just last year he was promoted to VP Operations
Commenting on his promotion Khalil said, “I have been a part of the Farnek ‘family’ for more than 13 years, and with the support of Farnek’s experienced and talented leadership team, I am confident that I will be able to make a significant contribution towards exceeding our corporate goals for 2025 and beyond.
“This is an exciting time for Farnek, and I am committed to driving our smart and green initiatives forward, ensuring we continue to lead the way in delivering advanced, sustainable FM solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry”.
Khalil completed his studies at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in international business and economics.