Our People

Leading Cavendish Maxwell’s operations in Riyadh, Sean Heckford focuses on building strong partnerships and improving the way we support our clients. He is committed to finding smarter ways of working that make things more efficient and help clients achieve better results.

Before joining Cavendish Maxwell, Sean worked as Director of Accommodation and Facilities at Parsons Corporation, where he helped launch a large site-based facilities project for NEOM’s The LINE. This included setting up high-quality project offices and delivering a fully integrated service for a large workforce.

Sean has strong experience in asset and portfolio management, gained through working in complex international markets. His ability to plan strategically and deliver cost-effective solutions has been a key part of his success. He is passionate about operational excellence and works closely with teams to ensure that real estate strategies support wider business goals.

Kevin is a Director and the Regional Head of Built Asset Consulting at Cavendish Maxwell, a leading independent property consultancy in the Middle East. He joined the firm in 2025 and brings over two decades of experience in delivering project and programme management solutions across the region.

As Regional Director, Kevin is responsible for overseeing the strategic growth and operation of the Built Asset Consulting (BAC) business line across Middle East with particular focus on the UAE, KSA and Oman. Through use of his extensive industry network and knowledge he is also mandated to support the country entry and growth of the wider Cavendish Maxwell business lines.

His expertise spans working on complex real estate portfolios and delivering solutions in sectors such as hospitality, leisure, infrastructure, and oil and gas. Having worked in the Middle East since 2005, kevin has a proven track record in leading large-scale projects and delivering exceptional results for clients.

Prior to joining Cavendish Maxwell, Kevin has also enjoyed success in a number of senior leadership roles in the he MENA region in prominent organisations, including The PIF, JLL, Turner and Townsend and EC Harris/Arcadis.

Ronan Arthur is an experienced property consultant, Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry across various markets including Dubai, London & Ireland.

As well as being a RICS Registered Valuer, he is also a registered valuer with the Land Departments of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ajman.

In his previous roles Ronan has gained valuable experience in residential and commercial property sales, valuations, negotiation, luxury real estate and real estate due diligence. With 18 + years’ experience and a BS (Hons) focused on Real Estate Management from Oxford Brookes University, Ronan is also a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland.

Ronan has built up a sound technical knowledge of real estate valuations and having been based in the Middle East for over 10 years, has extensive experience advising many local and international clients including multinational and local banks, developers and family offices on their property asset valuations.

In relation to the advancement of technology in the valuation process, Ronan has worked closely with Property Monitor, the real estate and market intelligence specialists, in the development of Valuation Hub – a bespoke digital, property valuation and data platform which is a market leader in innovation in the property valuation industry which benefits clients.

Since joining Cavendish Maxwell in 2014, Yousir has built over a decade of experience in real estate valuation and advisory, covering all seven emirates of the UAE. He has developed extensive expertise across both residential and commercial asset classes, with a particular focus on Old Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

As Associate Director, Yousir leads the Residential and Commercial Valuation services in the Northern Emirates. He is responsible for managing complex valuation assignments, supporting strategic decision-making for clients, and ensuring all deliverables comply with RICS Red Book and International Valuation Standards (IVS). His work is grounded in strong technical knowledge, deep market insight, and a client-first approach.

Yousir holds a BSc in Marketing from Ajman University and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Investment and Finance from Heriot-Watt University. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (AssocRICS), a RERA Registered Valuer, and a Registered Valuer in the Emirate of Ajman.

Andrew, a seasoned chartered surveyor, brings a wealth of international expertise cultivated across the United Kingdom and the Middle East since 2002. His professional journey commenced with DTZ in the UK, handling diverse valuation endeavours catering to clients hailing from both the private and public sectors.

In the realm of valuation surveying, Andrew stands as a highly accomplished professional with an impressive track record spanning over 15 years in the UAE's dynamic real estate market, with a strong focus on Abu Dhabi. His clientele comprises a wide array of stakeholders, including institutional banks, private offices, investors, and developers. Throughout his career, Andrew has fostered robust professional relationships, spanning residential, commercial offices, retail establishments, hospitality, and strategic land holdings. His valuation expertise has consistently served as a cornerstone for facilitating secured lending, precise accounting, and financial reporting, meticulously aligned with the standards set forth by the RICS and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Gergely has 15 years of valuation experience in real assets positioned in specialist sectors including hotels, large scale mixed-use projects, hospitality and leisure facilities, across Europe.

Gergely recently joined Cavendish Maxwell as an Associate Director from CBRE Munich, Germany. He holds a Bachelor degree in hospitality management from the University of West London as well as completed an executive program in Hotel Real Estate Investment and Asset Management with Cornell University. He is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) as well as a RICS registered valuer.

Gergely has experience in providing valuation and related advisory for financial reporting, secured lending, asset disposals and business restructuring purposes. His experience covers more than 100 notable valuation assignments spread across Europe.

Gergely currently assists on overseeing Cavendish Maxwell’s commercial valuation operation in their Dubai office.

Tamas is a Director in the Commercial Valuation team at Cavendish Maxwell, based at our Oman office. He is an RICS member and a registered RICS valuer.

With over 14 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory, his expertise spans various asset classes, including hotels, retail, office spaces, industrial properties, development land, mixed-use, and special-purpose real estate.

Tamas has an extensive background in valuations for a variety of purposes including acquisitions, sales, secured lending, internal decision-making, and financial reporting. His clients include banks, investors, developers, governmental institutions, and real estate funds.

Within Cavendish Maxwell, Tamas specializes in the valuation of large-scale commercial properties and portfolios. He also oversees a team providing valuations for diverse real estate asset classes and identifies growth opportunities for the firm.

Tamas holds an MBA specializing in Real Estate and Finance, earned from the Central European University & Schulich School of Business, York University. In addition, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics, with a focus on International Management.

Zacky is a distinguished executive boasting over 18 years of multifaceted experience in Construction and Real Estate Development, encompassing diverse roles across all asset classes. His unwavering passion for real estate development has driven his career across the global landscape, encompassing key regions such as the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

At Cavendish Maxwell, Zacky holds the esteemed position of Head of Business Development and Client Relations, where he leverages his extensive expertise. With a profound understanding of the GCC market, with a particular focus on the UAE, his tenure of nearly 35 years in the region equips him with an intricate knowledge of the intricacies necessary for operational success.

Zacky possesses a natural affinity for interpersonal relationships, facilitating seamless navigation between both public and private sector entities. His unwavering commitment to core values such as teamwork, integrity, and an unyielding work ethic underscores his professional ethos.

Zacky has a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate Management from University College of Estate Management.

Jessica is a Director in Cavendish Maxwell’s Commercial Valuation team. Jessica has 11 years’ experience in real estate valuation and advisory and has been permanently based in the United Arab Emirates since 2019.

Prior to moving to the Middle East, Jessica gained extensive experience valuing mixed commercial, development and residential properties at leading international practices in London and across the UK. She has wide ranging experience, from the valuation of offices and student accommodation through to large mixed use development sites and retail malls.

Jessica is a Member of the RICS (MRICS) and an RICS Registered Valuer with extensive experience providing valuation and consultancy advice to clients for a range of purposes including for loan security, internal purposes and financial reporting.

Jessica is responsible for providing strategic valuation advice to a range of clients including banks, private individuals, funds and other corporate entities, predominantly within Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Jessica is fully conversant with the requirements of the RICS and ensures the highest quality reports are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with RICS Red Book and the International Valuation Standard Council (IVSC) standards. Jessica is also an RICS accredited APC assessor.

Kieran Burley leads Cavendish Maxwell’s commercial agency team, providing transactional services and advisory across the commercial real estate sector.
Kieran comes with over 17 years’ experience in the UAE real estate market from both a developer and client-side background. Kieran specialises in commercial real estate and has represented a number of high profile MNC tenants and provided commercial advisory on multiple Grade A assets in the region.
In his previous role, Kieran led the transactional services team at Asteco. There he was responsible for advising clients on real estate sales and marketing strategies, account management, investment advisory and disposal services. Kieran was also responsible for launching the investment sales team and commercial tenant representation.

Kieran obtained his G. Dip in Real Estate Management from Anglia Ruskin University and has held a RERA broker license since 2013.

Siraj is a seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in market research, financial feasibilities, strategic advisory, and master planning support across the GCC region. As the head of the strategy and consulting team at Cavendish Maxwell, he brings a wealth of expertise in guiding clients through complex real estate projects and developments.

With a master’s degree in real estate development from New York University, Siraj has utilised his skills in various facets of the industry, allowing our clients to unlock maximum value from their real estate portfolio. Moreover, Siraj has been at the forefront of strategic master planning for various government clients with scopes ranging from finding solutions to national housing issues to creating new special economic zones to enhance GDP levels, and trade volumes of a country.

Siraj's consulting portfolio spans a diverse range of projects, from single plot mixed-use developments to large-scale master plans. He has worked with property developers, investment funds, government entities, and sovereign wealth funds, providing tailored real estate consulting services to meet their specific needs and objectives.

His expertise extends across multiple industry sectors, including residential, retail, hospitality, office, education, industrial, and entertainment asset classes.

Vidhi Shah is a Director and Head of Commercial Valuation at Cavendish Maxwell, bringing over 15 years of experience in property valuations and financial modelling across the UAE. She specialises in advising financial institutions, corporations, and government entities on valuations for diverse asset classes, including residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and land.

Prior to rejoining Cavendish Maxwell in 2024, Vidhi worked with several multinational companies in the region, where she gained extensive experience in the real estate sector, leading complex valuations and advisory projects.

Nick has over three decades’ experience in real estate advisory, with more than 25 years based in the Middle East, having maintained a permanent presence here since 1998. He has extensive real estate experience, including property management, valuation and consulting.

As Group CEO, Nick is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, growth, and operations of the business across all territories. His mission is to leverage his extensive industry knowledge, network, and expertise to provide unparalleled customer service, innovative solutions, and value-added advice to clients across the real estate spectrum.

Prior to joining Cavendish Maxwell, Nick was the CEO - MENA at Chestertons, while also serving as the CEO - Chestertons Global Franchising. He has also enjoyed success in a number of senior leadership roles in the UK and across the MENA region in prominent organisations, including Deloitte and Cushman Wakefield.

Nick is a RICS and RERA Registered Valuer.