RICHARD HAMILTON Richard Hamilton (Partner)

Richard Hamilton has more than 17 years experience in the interior design industry and GCC markets. He studied Interior Design and Management at Brighton College of Technology and Polytechnic. He was previously employed at A Hart Ltd and Rayner Otter and Associates in Dubai before founding Hamilton in 1992, initially as a free lance consulting firm. At Hamilton International Holdings, Richard is responsible for the overall performance and strategic direction of the company.

 

He brings entrepreneurial and managerial capabilities, business development and conceptual skills, in addition to extensive design experience.

 

RICHARD MITCHELL Richard Mitchell (Partner)

Richard Mitchell is an experienced professional from a construction background. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building with a Certificate in Construction, Economics and Law. In addition, he is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the Faculty of Building. He started his career as project manager at a major UK hospitality and leisure group and then took up assignments in Oman and Saudi Arabia. He joined Hamilton International in 1999 as partner to Richard Hamilton.

 

Richard Mitchell is responsible for the construction function of the firm including the production facilities at its extensive joinery shop. He brings considerable experience in the construction industry, project management, regional business expertise and capabilities in managing large teams.

 

KARIM JAFFER Karim Jaffer (Associate Director of Finance)

Karim is an accomplished finance and accounting professional, having spent 8 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Canada and in the UAE, serving a wide variety of regional and international audit clients in a number of industries.  He is a Chartered Accountant, and a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.  Karim also holds a Masters of Accounting from the University of Waterloo. Karim is responsible for the overall financial and accounting management for Hamilton International and brings in-depth technical financial, accounting and management expertise to his role.