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Exploring new frontiers in technology is increasingly shaping the way businesses operate today. As energy systems shift with more renewables, cities grow more complex, and digital needs expand, organizations that blend engineering expertise with local understanding and adaptable design approaches are finding opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen resilience.At the forefront of this evolution is Bawan Engineering Group (UTEC), led by CEO Wael Gad, whose more than three decades of experience across manufacturing and technology sectors inform the company's strategy. Gad has built a career guiding complex organizations through sustainable growth, aligning operational precision with long-term vision, and fostering leadership teams capable of maintaining momentum beyond initial change efforts. As both CEO and Board Member of Bawan Engineering Group, he brings a perspective that connects regional industrial capability with global standards.UTEC transforms practical innovation into tangible solutions for energy challenges, developing systems that enable businesses, buildings, and power grids to use resources more efficiently. Under Gad's guidance, the company emphasizes pragmatic, people-centered approaches that combine engineering rigor with commercial insight.The company's foundation is built on industrial craftsmanship and strategic technical collaborations that expand operational capabilities. Today, UTEC operates across transformer production, medium- and low-voltage systems, packaged substations, BESS, and modular data centers. Gad views this integrated capability as a reflection of operational excellence and a demonstration of aligning strategy with execution, while also ensuring the company can adapt solutions to local needs efficiently.Beyond hardware delivery, UTEC prioritizes lifecycle support, including testing, commissioning, preventive maintenance, retrofits, and monitoring. These services, combined with hands-on engagement, can potentially reduce downtime and extend asset longevity. They help ensure systems remain resilient and reliable for clients across utilities, infrastructure, oil and gas, transport, and digital sectors.The evolution of UTEC, a subsidiary of Bawan, illustrates a strategic approach to industrial growth. Formed through a joint venture that fused Bawan's local market insight with an international transformer manufacturer's global expertise, UTEC initially focused on achieving high production standards and aligning its manufacturing practices with international benchmarks. This strong foundation enabled the development of an expanded portfolio of products and services, driven by a commitment to embedding technical knowledge into regional infrastructure through domestic manufacturing.Gad's leadership positions localization and digital transformation as complementary pillars. His vision emphasizes using manufacturing as a platform for resilience and creativity, preparing businesses and infrastructure for cleaner energy, smarter distribution, and scalable digital systems. This dual focus is evident across UTEC's projects, from customizing transformers for renewable applications and adapting switchgear for dense urban networks to designing modular substations and data centers.UTEC also prioritizes workforce development and knowledge sharing, partnering with local universities, offering in-house training, UTEC Academy, and promoting cross-disciplinary engineering experiences. Gad sees this as essential to building regional capabilities and ensuring long-term resilience. "As our capabilities continue to grow, we're seeing steady improvements in project outcomes," he says. "We believe this progress contributes to the country's broader industrial and infrastructure strength."Focusing on adaptive engineering and regional relevance remains UTEC's goal. By integrating services that enhance product performance and longevity and applying Gad's philosophy of clear purpose and pragmatic leadership, the company aligns with a broader transformation where energy infrastructure is managed with greater efficiency, flexibility, and local stewardship.Wael Gad states, "What matters most is the clarity of purpose to design and maintain systems that people can rely on tomorrow, whatever the technical horizon may bring." Through this philosophy, he helps ensure that UTEC delivers immediate technical solutions and builds enduring value across people, processes, and infrastructure, positioning the company as a contributor to resilient, sustainable energy systems in the region.
