About us

Riad is the president and CEO of Progesys, responsible for providing leadership and managing the growth of the company. He has over 23 years of experience in project management and executive leadership throughout North America and abroad. He worked with owners and engineering firms before he cofounded Progesys in 2003 and has since been responsible for its growth and expansion to many industries and regions including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Riad earned a bachelor of engineering from École Polytechnique in Montréal, advanced strategy and leadership courses at the University of Southern Indiana, and master of project management degree from the University of Quebec in Montreal, Harvard Business School’s Owner President Management program. He is a registered professional engineer, and a certified project management professional (2002-2015).

Minh Tran is a passionate professional engineer with over 30 years of experience devoted to Engineering and Project Management of industrial Brown and Greenfield projects in North America and overseas. He is a leader in managing development with proven success in preparing and implementing solutions for complex projects. He has a strong knowledge of governing principles and the implementation of governance programs, compliance policies, processes, and procedures.

Business Development Leader and strategist with strong management, technical and interpersonal skills. Rami has more than 20 years’ experience in engineering and business development and occupied lead roles in developing new markets and growth strategies aimed at creating greater value for clients and stakeholders.

Her goal-oriented nature and ability to work as a team player quickly led her to take on project management roles since the beginning of her career. Monica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, is a member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec, and is a certified Project Management Professional. Over the past 15 years, she has had the opportunity to work on projects in Canada, the Middle East, and Asia. She is known for her strong interpersonal skills and great dynamism.

Ajay Krishnan has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Project Management and HSE. He has played key roles on projects in planning, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases. His expertise includes operational readiness work for industrial projects. He has managed project teams delivering projects in various industries including aluminium smelters, ferroalloy plants, alumina refineries, mining and ore processing, power plants, and infrastructure projects. Ajay has worked with Progesys in India, Malaysia, and the Middle East including Bahrain, Oman, and UAE.

Hajar Momma has more than 10 years of experience in human resources management, talent acquisition, and business management. Hajar joined Progesys in 2019 as an HR and recruitment specialist and shortly after became Talent Acquisition Manager, leading the recruitment efforts for projects in five regions. She is focused on the values and culture of teams and organizations and has outstanding leadership and communication skills. She has played a key role in defining and implementing programs related to Human Resources, Marketing, and Business Administration.

Ariana joined Progesys in 2013 and assumed the role of Accounting Manager. She is in charge of the full accounting process. Ariana brings more than 20 years experience in accounting to the team.