Fit-Out Powerlist 2024 – HAVELOCK ONE INTERIORS, Ranks 2nd

SYED KASHIF AKHTAR, GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR, HAVELOCK ONE INTERIORS

E stablished 25 years ago, Havelock One is recognised as one of the leading fit-out and manufacturing players in the industry. Based in five countries across seven offices, the company employs over 2,000 people across the GCC with its main headquarters and 520,000sqft. factory facilities located in Askar, Bahrain.

Over the past 25 years, Havelock One has completed more than 8,800 projects, across various sectors including hospitality, retail, entertainment, commercial, government, residential, F&B, and more. No matter what the project size or scale is, one thing remains certain, Havelock One is committed to delivering outstanding projects, with an exceptional focus on detail.

Its efforts to always reach 100% customer satisfaction have resulted in exponential growth, which has seen it double its manufacturing capabilities this year to keep up with demand. In addition, this success has catapulted it into new realms, achieving multiple ‘company firsts’, such as being awarded its largest-ever turnkey fit-out project for the Four Seasons in Jeddah. The project includes 247 guestrooms and all public areas.

In addition to the award of Four Seasons, Jeddah, Havelock One has been busy securing its position as a major player in the KSA hospitality market. Over the past 12 months, the company has worked across multiple completed and ongoing projects with world-famous luxury brands, such as The St. Regis, The Oberoi, Aman, and Kimpton.

Amongst other notable projects is the Zayed International Airport Terminal A, Abu Dhabi, which opened at the end of 2023. Havelock One delivered the fit out of 19 retail outlets including high-end luxury retailers: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Hermes, and Bottega Veneta, while adhering to the Estidama standards in sustainability.

Havelock One has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable practices, achieving almost zero chemical waste through its systematic waste management policy. It also works closely with clients to reach their sustainability goals. Most recently Havelock One completed the manufacturing for the first LEED Platinum Starbucks store in the GCC.

Havelock One’s growth trajectory remains robust, with a diverse range of projects in the pipeline across the GCC and beyond. Group Managing Director, Syed Kashif Akhtar, adds: “At Havelock One, we are committed to ensuring every project we undertake reflects our passion for precision and quality. We’re proud of the lasting impact we make on the spaces we create and look forward to enhancing our reputation even further.”