EUROPE been a resident there for many years . But , unusually for the industry , we do already have a global outsourcing office in Dubai .” The Dubai office , he explains , employs many people supporting back office functions and shared services – and coordinating operations well beyond the Middle East .
Instead of looking to the Houston , Texas office / headquarters to provide the expertise and resources it needs , KBR is increasingly autonomous in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions . In particular , it has been investing heavily in India . “ India is a vital part of the supply chain for projects in the Middle East ,” says Graham Hill . “ It
“ We intend to grow organically in the region , probably making some additional strategic investments and focusing on winning a portfolio of new projects ”
– Graham Hill , Executive VP for Global Business Development and Strategy
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