Elan Group has announced the appointment of Mark Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer – Projects, strengthening its project delivery capabilities as the company scales its real estate and infrastructure footprint.
Mr. Griffiths brings over 34 years of international experience across complex construction, infrastructure, and large-scale real estate developments in India, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. His career includes senior leadership roles at Leighton Asia, Lodha Group, Laing O’Rourke, John Holland, and most recently Albawani in Riyadh, where he served as Portfolio Director overseeing critical components of NEOM’s mega-projects.
During his tenure as Country Manager–India at Leighton Asia, Griffiths led national operations delivering projects worth over USD 2 billion, while at Lodha Group he strengthened large residential portfolios through enhanced pre-contracts, safety, and quality frameworks.
At Elan Group, Griffiths will oversee end-to-end project execution, focusing on delivery timelines, cost control, quality standards, and operational efficiencies across the company’s growing portfolio. “Elan Group’s reputation for innovation, scale, and design-led developments is remarkable. I look forward to embedding global best practices and delivering high-quality assets with consistency and discipline,” he said.
Griffiths holds a degree in Construction Management from the University of Canberra, Australia, and is known for combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership across multi-stakeholder projects.
With this appointment, Elan Group reinforces its commitment to robust project governance and delivery excellence, aligned with its long-term growth strategy.
