Ducab has appointment Matteo Bavaresco as its new Group CEO. The firm said Bavaresco’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it looks to accelerate its regional and international growth, having already expanded from the UAE to reach 75 countries worldwide.

Bavaresco succeeds Gert Hoefman, who has served as Interim Group CEO over the past year and will continue to support the company’s strategic direction as a member of the Board of Directors.

According to a statement from the firm, Bavaresco brings more than 25 years of international experience across the across the Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific regions. He joins Ducab from his most recent role as CEO in an international cable company.

A seasoned global executive, Bavaresco specialises in building high-performance teams, organisational transformation, and public-private sector collaborations, the firm said.

“It has been a privilege to lead Ducab through this period, and I am incredibly proud of the resilience and dedication shown by our entire team. As I transition back to my role on the Board, I warmly welcome Matteo to the Ducab family. His exceptional track record in the global cable industry and his deep expertise in driving organisational transformation make him an ideal leader to guide Ducab into a new era of global competitiveness,” commented Hoefman.

On his new role, Bavaresco remarked, “I’m honoured to join Ducab at such a dynamic time for the company, the UAE, and the global energy sector. Ducab’s reputation for excellence, its commitment to sustainable solutions, and its foundational role in the UAE’s industrial growth are inspiring. I look forward to building on Ducab’s strong foundation with our talented teams, driving innovation and delivering lasting value for our partners and communities.”

Ducab said its continued success remains rooted in its pursuit of excellence and the dedication of its global workforce. With Bavaresco at the helm and Hoefman providing strategic counsel from the Board, the company is uniquely positioned to capture new opportunities, expand its footprint, and drive the future of energy solutions, the statement concluded.