ACCIONA Living & Culture appoints Yannic Leveque as Vice President for the Middle East

SAUDI ARABIA – ACCIONA Living & Culture has announced the appointment of Yannic Leveque as Vice President for the Middle East, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth across the region, especially within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

With more than two decades of international expertise in architecture, construction, and cultural destination development, and a decade of experience in the GCC, Yannic is uniquely positioned to lead ACCIONA’s cultural and hospitality initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Yannic’s impressive portfolio boasts some of the Middle East’s most iconic and complex projects.

These include the Guggenheim Museum Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s Uptown Tower and Atlantis The Royal hotel, alongside vital cultural and hospitality developments such as Clinique La Prairie and Jayasom Hotels in Amaala, and Laheq Island under The Red Sea Global Projects.

Beyond the region, Yannic has contributed to major European endeavors like the Building Václav Havel for the European Parliament.

Her multidisciplinary knowledge and leadership in managing such landmark developments illustrate an ability to navigate large-scale, multifaceted projects combining artistic vision and technical discipline.

ACCIONA Living & Culture plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering world-class museums, exhibitions, immersive experiences, and cultural venues, championing sustainable and socially impactful urban development.

The company has more than 30 years of experience, with a presence across over 40 countries.

It has contributed to numerous celebrated projects, including the National Museum of Oman, Expo 2020 Dubai (with over 50 implemented projects such as thematic pavilions and micro-museums), and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, one of the world’s largest sports museums.

Yannic’s appointment arrives as ACCIONA Living & Culture intensifies its support for Saudi Arabia’s ambitious cultural and entertainment goals under Vision 2030.

Her leadership will strengthen ACCIONA’s positioning as a preferred partner for projects that embed culture at the heart of economic progress and community engagement.

She aims to foster innovative, meaningful experiences that connect diverse audiences and contribute to the region’s transformation.

In her role, Yannic will spearhead expansion efforts across cultural, experiential, and luxury tourism sectors in the Middle East, leveraging her collaborative leadership style and deep knowledge of complex environments.

Her passion for teamwork and delivering excellence makes her a key asset in accelerating ACCIONA’s regional growth strategy.

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