Name: Chaouci Yassine
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Target Engineering Construction Company
Category: Contracting Giants
Chaouci Yassine is the Chief Executive Officer of Target Engineering Construction Company, a premier EPC contractor with a strong presence across the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. With over 37 years of comprehensive experience in the construction industry, he brings a wealth of technical expertise, operational insight, and visionary leadership to one of the region’s most respected engineering firms.
Yassine began his career with SAE International, part of the EIFFAGE Group, where he progressed from a Site Engineer to Project Manager over a distinguished 17-year tenure. His early career shaped a foundation of technical precision and project execution excellence, attributes that have continued to define his leadership approach.
He joined Target Engineering in 2002 as Civil & Buildings Division Manager, rising to the role of Chief Operations Officer in 2011 and ultimately being appointed Chief Executive Officer in February 2014. Under his stewardship, Target Engineering has strengthened its reputation as a single-source EPC provider, renowned for its multi-disciplinary capabilities and its ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects across both onshore and offshore sectors.
Throughout his career, Yassine has overseen major developments in oil and gas, high-rise buildings, and civil infrastructure. His deep understanding spans diverse engineering domains including mechanical systems, marine works, instrumentation and controls, power, and civil construction. This extensive knowledge base enables him to guide the company through technically demanding and logistically intricate projects with confidence and precision.
In addition to his executive role at Target Engineering, he holds several strategic positions within the broader construction and industrial ecosystem. He is Chairman of IDROTEC Srl in Italy and Target Steel Industries, and serves as both Chairman and Board Member of Target Construction Saudi Arabia Co.
Under Yassine’s leadership, Target Engineering continues to set benchmarks in EPC excellence, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across some of the region’s most vital sectors.
