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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERSHIP

Our leadership team drives the continued growth and success of Sterling Crest through their experience, strategic vision, and commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

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RAOUF S. GHALI

Founder & Chairman

Raouf S. Ghali is Hill’s Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Mr. Ghali oversees Hill’s operations, implements short-and long-term strategic plans, and grows Hill’s businesses in current and new markets. He also acts as the main point-of-contact between GISI’s Advisory Board and the Company’s operations.

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Mr. Ghali has been with Hill since 1993, serving in several leadership positions before assuming the CEO title in 2018. He served as President and COO from 2015 to 2018, President of Hill’s Project Management Group (International) from 2005 to 2015, Senior Vice President from 2001 to 2004, and Vice President from 1993 to 2001.

Over the course of his nearly 30-year career, Mr. Ghali has helped to deliver complex, high-profile building projects for clients around the world, including iconic commercial and high-rise developments, defense facilities, and theme parks in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Mr. Ghali is also fluent in five languages.

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Mr. Ghali earned a B.S. in Business Administration/Economics and an M.S. in Business Organizational Management from the University of LaVerne.

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WALEED ABDEL-FATTAH

Co-Founder & CEO 

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WILLIAM HARVEY DENGLER

Co-Founder & CEO

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ABDO KARDOUS

Executive Consultant

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MICHAEL SMITH

Executive Consultant

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GREGORY DOUNIS

Chief Financial Officer

64 Kifissias Avenue 

15125, Maroussi

Athens, Greece

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