Leadership that Delivers
At Avalar, we are architects of possibility. Born from a legacy of Agnice and evolving into a renewed identity, we carry forward three decades of precision engineering and industrial construction expertise while embracing a sharper vision for the future. Avalar builds on this proven pedigree of commitment to excellence, reimagining what it means to deliver projects that empower industries and shape tomorrow.
Our foundations are built on discipline and detail. Our projects reflect the rigor of engineering excellence, the strength of industrial-grade execution and the foresight of a partner who sees beyond today’s challenges to tomorrow’s opportunities. From complex industrial facilities to high-performance factories, Avalar brings together design intelligence, technical mastery and uncompromising quality.
Our true strength lies in the way we deliver value. We are a team of engineers, project managers and industry specialists who thrive at the intersection of ambition and execution. Clients trust Avalar because we combine the muscle of a general contractor with the mindset of a strategic partner, safeguarding budgets, accelerating timelines and elevating standards.
As the industry evolves, so do we. Innovation, sustainability and digital integration are no longer aspirations; they are embedded in our DNA. Every solution we create is guided by responsibility to our clients, respect for our workforce and resilience for the future. At Avalar, construction is not just what we do. It is our promise of excellence, precision and impact. Our promise of enduring value, built-in.
At Avalar, construction is not just what we do. It is our promise of excellence, precision and impact. Our promise of enduring value, built-in.
CEO
Aasim leads Avalar with a clear vision to redefine industrial construction through precision, performance and partnership. His leadership embodies the company’s forward-looking spirit that drives innovation while preserving the discipline and technical depth that define Avalar’s DNA.
As CEO he steers the company’s transformation from a specialist contractor into a fully integrated design-and-build partner. Under his direction, Avalar continues to set new benchmarks in project viability, efficiency and delivery performance. With over a decade of leadership experience in Dubai’s industrial construction landscape, Aasim is recognized for his clarity of strategy, commitment to quality and confidence in execution. His approach blends engineering precision with business foresight, guiding teams to deliver results that stand out for their reliability and scale.
An engineer from Loughborough University (UK), Aasim previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Agnice, where he helped shape its reputation for excellence. His progression to CEO of Avalar marks not only a personal evolution but also the natural continuation of a company built on trust, expertise and the courage to reimagine what’s next.
The Avalar Leadership: Where Vision Is Built-In
“Our path ahead is clear: to translate experience into efficiency and projects into long-term performance assets. We’re channeling decades of on-ground contracting experience into delivering turnkey solutions across the industrial and commercial sectors, now with a renewed focus on innovation, digital integration & sustainability.”
Aasim Ameer
Chief Executive Officer
With over 30 years of contracting experience, Anish embodies Avalar’s built-in DNA of engineering precision, operational discipline and delivery excellence. As General Manager, he brings deep expertise in construction methodologies, value engineering and execution strategy, ensuring every project is both technically sound and built for performance. His leadership transforms design intent into reliable, high-performing assets that reflect Avalar’s hallmark of quality and precision.
Rising from Project Engineer to General Manager, Anish’s journey mirrors Avalar’s evolution from Agnice’s strong engineering heritage to an integrated design-and-build powerhouse. His direction continues to strengthen Avalar’s promise: to build smarter, deliver stronger and set new standards in industrial construction.
Anish Kasim
General Manager
With over 15 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning, Lifna has been instrumental in guiding the company’s financial evolution from Agnice to Avalar. Her leadership ensures that every project and operation is underpinned by fiscal discipline, transparency and long-term value creation.
A specialist in budgeting, forecasting and governance, she brings both precision and foresight to Avalar’s financial ecosystem. Her ability to integrate risk management with strategic growth enables the company to operate with confidence, even in complex contracting environments.
As Finance Manager, Lifna’s role extends beyond numbers; she is a key driver of financial resilience and accountability, ensuring Avalar’s built-in strength becomes the foundation for its next era of growth and ambition.
Lifna Afsal
Finance Manager
Akhilesh combines technical expertise, market insight, and commercial acumen to drive Avalar’s business development and expand its industrial contracting portfolio. He anticipates client needs and converts emerging industrial trends into actionable growth opportunities, positioning Avalar at the forefront of the sector.
A Civil Engineer with 25+ years of experience in the UAE, he blends technical mastery, regulatory knowledge and strategic foresight to connect stakeholders, design intent and execution seamlessly. As Executive Director of Business Development, Akhilesh leads client engagement, market positioning and growth strategy with a focus on opportunities that are both technically sound and commercially optimized. Joining Agnice three years ago, his transition to Avalar reflects the alignment of his expertise with the company’s ambition to redefine integrated industrial construction and deliver exceptional value.
