Find an Expert

Operations Director - Middle East

Mahesh Ganesan

Operations Director - Middle East

Biography

Mahesh began his career with McLarens in 2010 after graduating with a First-Class Honours Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from King’s College London.

Having successfully completed all required examinations, he subsequently attained the ACII and ACILA qualifications.

Over the course of his career, Mahesh has held technical, operational and leadership roles within the organisation, gaining extensive experience in handling major losses across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

Mahesh relocated to Dubai in 2024 and is currently the Operations Director for the Middle East region.

NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS

  • 5-star hotel construction project: Extensive damage to contract works following fire (USD 5.5m)
  • Extensive damage to multiple basement levels including high value Machinery & Plant following substantial flooding (USD 5.5m)
  • Extensive damage to multiple purpose-built sports facilities as a result of flooding (USD 4m)
  • 60 residential units across four purpose-built buildings arising from construction defect: Water damage (USD 4m)
  • Extensive fire damage to purpose-build Grade A offices – defect with recently installed PV panels on roof (USD 3.5m)
  • Converted residential building involving multiple flats: Extensive fire damage (USD 3m)
  • Care home fire: material damage and consequent business interruption (USD 2.75m)
  • High-end restaurant: Extensive water damage to fit-out and consequent business interruption claim (USD 2m)
  • Recycling facility fire resulting in damage to buildings and machinery (USD 2m)
  • 5-star hotel undergoing refurbishment: Extensive damage to contract works following escape of water (USD 1.35m)
  • Numerous Covid-19 BI losses in UK valued up to USD 3.5m
  • Political Violence losses in Middle East

 

Office Address / Contact Information

Office 902
Level 9 Capricorn Tower
Sheikh Zayed Road
Trade Center Second
PO Box 30030, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Local Time:
Local Date:

Industry Certification

ACII, ACILA

Qualifications

Master's in Mechanical Engineering (Hons)

Additional Expertise

Real Estate, Major & Complex Loss, Mining, Tunnelling

Adjuster Experience

16 years 2010

Language Skills

English, Tamil