Project Director
Joanna Pogulis is a certified Senior Projects Manager with 26 years of experience, including 17 years in the GCC region. She excels in leading multinational teams across master planning, design, development, and construction management in various sectors.
Joanna's expertise lies in project and program management, risk mitigation, and budget management, with a track record of reviving at-risk projects. During her tenure at Khatib & Alami Engineering Consultants, Dubai, from 2017 to 2023, Joanna significantly improved profit and loss reporting and oversaw over 200 design and supervision projects.
Notable achievements include managing project inceptions and spearheading governmental competition projects like the Expo2020 winning Saudi Pavilion. Previously, Joanna held key roles at Sublime Management Consultant, Parsons International LLC, and Emaar Properties PJSC. At Emaar, she managed villa developments and special projects, ensuring timely completion. Her portfolio includes Education City in Doha, projects across Abu Dhabi, and iconic developments like Emirates Living and Arabian Ranches in Dubai. Joanna holds a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Liverpool, a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from the University of Witwatersrand, and advanced management certifications. Her dedication to constant improvement and ability to navigate complex projects make her invaluable. In Joanna's vision, successful projects create enduring narratives that resonate with stakeholders.
Her leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, transparency, and excellence, ensuring lasting impacts on communities and stakeholders.
