Meet the team
Design, construction and fit out specialists

Our Leadership collectively brings decades of experience across the Middle East and international markets, with each member contributing more than 15 years of proven expertise. This depth of knowledge allows us to navigate our team to navigate complex projects with confidence and clarity. Supported by our talented designers and project managers, we transform commercial interior visions into reality across the UAE and KSA, ensuring every project is executed seamlessly, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Leadership Team
Mahammadali brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. His career began in technical and commercial roles and progressed steadily into senior leadership, shaped by hands-on delivery and responsibility across complex projects.

Mahammad Ali K
Managing Director
With over 20 years of experience within the construction industry in the Middle East, Bryan is an expert in managing large-scale projects, optimizing operations and leading high-performing teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Bryan Hernandez
Operations Director
Karthik comes to designfit with a dynamic array of industry experience in the region, along with an exceptional track record of ensuring precise and efficient estimation and resource allocation for projects both big and small.

Karthik Velumani
Commercial Director
Prior to joining DesignFit Ekaterina worked for some of the largest and best-known commercial fit out companies in the UK. Backed by postgraduate education in psychology, economics and interior design she’s here to make sure every client's requirement is heard and implemented during the project stage.

Ekaterina Sidyakova
Business Development Director
With 17+ years of UAE experience, he delivers high-end F&B, hospitality, corporate, and retail projects from concept to completion, leading design, detailing, and coordination throughout.

Paul Nena
Technical Design Director
Savita is a Senior Architect and Designer with over 11 years of experience across workplace, retail, and institutional projects. Her background in leading studios in Dubai, Delhi, and Indonesia enables her to deliver fast-track, brand-aligned environments with clarity, precision, and strong design leadership.

Savita Jaswani
Head of Creative Design
Let's create something extraordinary.

Mahammadali brings over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. His career began in technical and commercial roles and progressed steadily into senior leadership, shaped by hands-on deliv..

Mahammad Ali K
Managing Director
With over 20 years of experience within the construction industry in the Middle East, Bryan is an expert in managing large-scale projects, optimizing operations and leading high-performing teams to en..

Bryan Hernandez
Operations Director
Karthik comes to designfit with a dynamic array of industry experience in the region, along with an exceptional track record of ensuring precise and efficient estimation and resource allocation for pr..

Karthik Velumani
Commercial Director
Prior to joining DesignFit Ekaterina worked for some of the largest and best-known commercial fit out companies in the UK. Backed by postgraduate education in psychology, economics and interior design..

Ekaterina Sidyakova
Business Development Director
With 17+ years of UAE experience, he delivers high-end F&B, hospitality, corporate, and retail projects from concept to completion, leading design, detailing, and coordination throughout.

Paul Nena
Technical Design Director
Savita is a Senior Architect and Designer with over 11 years of experience across workplace, retail, and institutional projects. Her background in leading studios in Dubai, Delhi, and Indonesia enable..

Savita Jaswani
Head of Creative Design
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