Sustainability Lead and Engineering Manager, DAR
Waleed Salaheldin is a renowned Sustainability Activist, LinkedIn community Top Voice, and a recognized leader in sustainable development, with over 20 years of impactful experience across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Known for his strategic insight and technical rigor, Waleed’s expertise is bolstered by bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architectural engineering and a prestigious fellowship in sustainable development from SDW in Germany and PHD candidature. His diverse credentials and hands-on experience with Giga projects—such as the FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums—showcase his commitment to large-scale environmental excellence and cutting-edge sustainability practices.
Currently serving as Sustainability Lead and Engineering Manager, Waleed is dedicated to embedding sustainability into architectural design and engineering. His leadership in sustainability teams and firms has driven initiatives that consistently exceed environmental benchmarks, shaping projects that set new standards in sustainability. Waleed’s influence drives projects that redefine industry standards, consistently surpassing environmental benchmarks. His role in leading visionary sustainability initiatives with high expertise in shaping resilient and sustainable architecture, with each project reflecting his commitment to both innovation and environmental integrity.