Name: Andrew Fanton
Designation: General Manager
Company: Dutco Construction
Category: Contracting Giants
With more than three decades of international experience, Andrew Fanton has led major civil and marine infrastructure projects across South Africa, Botswana, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Australia, and Southeast Asia. As a seasoned construction leader, his portfolio spans technically complex commercial, residential, and heavy civil works, consistently delivering on both innovation and execution.
Today, he is at the forefront of operations at Dutco Construction L.L.C. and DBB Contracting L.L.C., two key entities under the Dutco Group of Construction Companies. Established in the 1970s, Dutco has become one of the UAE’s most respected civil and marine contractors, known for its pivotal role in the country’s infrastructure development. Fanton oversees a vast array of large-scale projects that include power stations, ports, tunnels, highways, and landmark hospitality and retail developments. Under his guidance, Dutco has been instrumental in shaping projects such as Expo 2020, Bluewaters Island, the Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue expansion, and the Marsa Al Seef waterfront.
His approach emphasizes operational flexibility, quality assurance, and a long-term vision that balances client needs with sustainable business growth. With a deep commitment to engineering excellence, Andrew Fanton continues to push boundaries in a sector that plays a foundational role in the region’s economic progress.
