HBK REFERANS has named Yousaf Muhammad as its new Chief Executive Officer following his tenure as General Manager in Qatar.

Yousaf Muhammad Appointed Chief Executive Officer of HBK REFERANS

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HBK REFERANS has appointed Yousaf Muhammad as its new Chief Executive Officer. Yousaf Muhammad announced the appointment on LinkedIn after serving as the company’s General Manager.

Yousaf Muhammad thanked Chairman Servet Ucar for his trust. He said he will focus on strategic growth, operational excellence, and value creation in Qatar.

Leadership transition at HBK REFERANS

Yousaf Muhammad takes over the role after leading the company as General Manager. He described that period as rewarding and thanked the HBK REFERANS team for its commitment.

He said the team has strengthened the company’s profile over the past several months. He added that he looks forward to leading the organisation through its next stage of growth.

More than 25 years of leadership experience

According to his professional profile, Yousaf Muhammad has more than 25 years of leadership and project management experience. His career has taken him across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Turkey, and Pakistan.

Before becoming Chief Executive Officer, he served as General Manager at HBK REFERANS. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Descon, Vista Projects, AYTB, and Suncor Energy.

Focus of the new role

In his announcement, Yousaf Muhammad said he will lead the company with a focus on strategic growth, operational excellence, and value creation.

He also recognised the efforts of the HBK REFERANS team. According to his statement, their dedication and perseverance have helped raise the company’s profile.

The announcement does not include further details about the Chief Executive Officer’s responsibilities or the company’s future plans.

“I am honoured to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of HBK REFERANS. My deepest thanks to our Chairman, Servet Ucar, for his trust and vision. Serving as General Manager alongside our exceptional team has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to lead our next chapter of strategic growth, operational excellence, and value creation in Qatar. Over the past several months, the HBK REFERANS team’s grit, perseverance, and dedication have significantly elevated our company’s profile.”

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Kavya Pillai is a subeditor and journalist at StrongYes Media, covering UAE HR news, corporate leadership movements, and the region’s leadership pulse. Trusted to run a beat end-to-end, she helps shape the editorial lens StrongYes brings to the Emirates’ business and workplace landscape. Trained as a physiotherapist, she brings a diagnostic instinct to reporting, separating signal from noise with clarity under pressure.