Colin Logan has been appointed as Managing Principal of GIBB Capital, the project preparation and advisory division at GIBB Engineering and Architecture.

Logan, who is a Civil Engineer with 17 years of experience in the planning, design and construction monitoring of water transfer schemes and power projects, joined GIBB in 2011.

Since then Logan has operated in the roles of Divisional Head, Director and Acting General Manager for the company’s Dams, Hydropower and Underground Works sector and the authorised representative for many joint venture partnerships at the company.

He has been Project Manager and Project Director on several projects, both locally and internationally.

High expectations

Commenting on the appointment Muzi Siyaya, Group Business Development Executive, says Logan has the experience and strategic insight in handling the GIBB Capital portfolio.

“With his specialist knowledge and experience in project economics and planning of multi-disciplinary engineering projects, we believe that he will leave an indelible mark through his work in this new role. Further to this, Logan has been tasked with developing the GIBB Capital model to align with the rapidly changing trends in infrastructure development.”

Challenge accepted

Commenting on his appointment, Logan says he is grateful for the confidence his colleagues have in him to take on this role. “There will be challenges along the way, but I am prepared to face them, grow the business, and ultimately affect positive change,” he adds.

Logan graduated with BSc Engineering Degree from the University of Cape Town in 2001, is a registered Professional Engineer, and is currently completing his Executive Masters in Energy Management, which he is doing through the BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo and in partnership with the IFP School in Paris.