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Building Tanzania's Infrastructure Since 1964.

For over six decades, MECCO has contributed to Tanzania’s infrastructure development, delivering projects that support connectivity, mobility, and economic growth. Today, we are expanding our capabilities through international partnerships and a growing presence in global infrastructure markets.

Our Capabilities How We Work Meet Our Team
  • 60+Years Building Tanzania
  • 500+Projects Delivered
  • 400+Skilled Professionals
  • 4Countries of Operation
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Who We Are

A Trusted Infrastructure Partner.

MECCO specializes in the successful delivery of roads, airports, buildings, and major civil engineering infrastructure projects. Backed by experienced engineers, advanced construction equipment, and robust project management systems, we transform complex concepts into durable, high-performing assets.

Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively throughout every project phase, integrating planning, engineering, procurement, and construction activities to achieve excellence in quality, efficiency, safety, and timely completion. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, MECCO consistently delivers infrastructure that supports sustainable growth and development.

Our Work

Capabilities & Services

We deliver infrastructure solutions across multiple sectors, combining technical expertise, project management excellence and strategic financing partnerships.

How We Enable Delivery

  • Project Development & Structuring

    We help turn ideas into viable projects, developing infrastructure projects from concept to implementation through feasibility assessments, scope definition and the structuring of commercial and contractual arrangements to support project delivery and financing.

  • Engineering & Construction

    Self-delivered civil works backed by six decades of site experience, modern plant and in-house engineering teams.

  • Procurement & Supply Chain

    Sourcing and logistics for plant, materials and specialist subcontractors across local and international supply chains.

  • Financing & ECA Solutions

    Supporting infrastructure projects through ECA-backed financing solutions, development partner funding and strategic financial partnerships.

  • Project Management

    Integrated project management solutions covering strategic planning, resource optimisation, cost control, quality assurance and performance monitoring to ensure efficient project delivery in accordance with international standards.

  • 500+Projects Delivered
  • 60+Years Experience
  • 100%Safety Record
  • 400+Skilled Professionals

Our Partners

Trusted by Governments, Development & Financial Institutions

We serve as a trusted partner to government institutions, development finance organizations, and export credit agencies in advancing Tanzania’s infrastructure agenda. By combining engineering excellence, project management expertise, and a deep understanding of funding and stakeholder requirements, we help deliver sustainable, high-impact infrastructure projects that drive economic growth, connectivity, and community development.

How We Work

Responsible Infrastructure Delivery

We are committed to delivering infrastructure responsibly, with due consideration for environmental protection, the health and safety of our workforce, the communities in which we operate and the highest standards of business integrity. Our approach integrates environmental and social considerations, safe working practices and responsible business conduct throughout our projects.

  • Environment

    We consider how our projects may affect the environment and include the relevant requirements in our project plans. We review these requirements as work progresses.

  • People and communities

    We value employee wellbeing, training and good relationships with local communities. We aim to consider their needs when planning and delivering our work.

  • Health and safety

    Health and safety is a priority on our sites and in our offices. Site visits, management checks and incident reviews help us improve working practices and prevent harm.

  • Governance

    We aim to conduct business ethically and openly, with clear responsibilities. Financial checks and project reviews help us manage our work responsibly.

Our People

Meet Our Leadership

Experienced professionals driving MECCO's continued success across East Africa and beyond.

Executive Director

Nasser Sheikh

Nasser Sheikh is the Executive Director of MECCO. As a second-generation leader, Nasser is driving MECCO’s evolution into an integrated infrastructure partner, combining engineering and construction capabilities with international procurement and project financing.

He leads the company’s strategic growth, international partnerships and engagement with ECAs, financial institutions, development partners and global suppliers. He also oversees MECCO’s international expansion through its presence in the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Poland.

Nasser’s focus is on building long-term partnerships and strengthening MECCO’s capacity to deliver complex infrastructure projects. His vision has established MECCO as one of East Africa’s leading integrated infrastructure firms, capable of developing and delivering transformative projects that support sustainable economic growth in Tanzania and the wider region.

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Woodman

Paul Woodman is Chief Executive Officer of MECCO Infrastructure, bringing more than 30 years of international experience in infrastructure development, project finance and export credit financing.

Prior to joining MECCO, Paul served as CEO of Innovo Projects Limited, where he led the development and financing of major infrastructure projects across Africa and the Middle East. Previously, he was Executive Managing Director of Kier International, the overseas division of the UK’s Kier Group, overseeing operations across the Caribbean, Middle East and Hong Kong.

Paul has extensive experience structuring export finance for major infrastructure projects and has developed €5 billion of export-financed projects across the MENA region.

At MECCO, he leads the company’s international strategy and has played a key role in the development and financing of major Tanzanian infrastructure projects, including the €195 million rehabilitation and upgrading of Kilimanjaro International Airport.

International Operations Director

Fausto Pavlovich

Fausto Pavlovich is International Operations Director at MECCO, where he oversees key workstreams across project development, procurement, legal, commercial, compliance, environmental and social matters, and lenders’ engagement. He works with governments, banks, ECAs, international suppliers and project partners across MECCO’s international operations.

A corporate lawyer by background, Fausto began his career in private practice in Mexico and Cambodia, specialising in corporate and commercial law. Prior to joining MECCO, Fausto worked at Innovo Projects in London, where he worked across commercial, legal, governance and compliance functions and supported the development of infrastructure projects and export-financed transactions across emerging markets.

Finance and Administrative Director

Faiçal Dallal

Faiçal Fawaz Dallal is Finance & Administrative Director at MECCO, bringing more than 18 years of international experience in finance, administration, governance and compliance across the construction and infrastructure sectors.

He has held senior financial and management roles across Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, supporting major infrastructure projects through financial management, operational planning and corporate governance.

At MECCO, he oversees the company’s financial and administrative functions, supporting sustainable growth, strong financial controls and effective corporate governance.

Project Director

Mohamed Omar

Mohamed Omar is Project Director at MECCO, responsible for the management and delivery of major infrastructure projects across the company’s portfolio.

He is responsible for project execution and ensuring that programmes are delivered in accordance with contractual, technical, commercial, quality and safety requirements.

Mohamed brings experience in project management and infrastructure delivery, with a focus on coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing the complex interfaces involved in major construction projects.

Head of Environmental & Social

Dalian Govender

Dalian Govender is Head of Environmental & Social at MECCO, leading the company’s environmental and social performance across its infrastructure portfolio. He is responsible for managing E&S risks, monitoring project performance and ensuring alignment with international standards and financing requirements.

Dalian has more than 11 years of experience delivering environmental and social assessments for major infrastructure projects across more than 15 countries in Africa and the Middle East. His experience spans the full project lifecycle, from early-stage E&S screening and due diligence through financial close and implementation, with expertise in IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles (EP4) and World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines.

Prior to joining MECCO, Dalian worked at Innovo Projects, supporting the development of major infrastructure projects across emerging markets. Before Innovo, he worked as an environmental consultant with ERM and previously with WSP, gaining extensive experience in environmental and social assessment and advisory.

Head of Procurement

Ahmed Sheikh

Ahmed Sheikh is Head of Procurement at MECCO, bringing nearly two decades of experience across procurement, logistics, heavy machinery and infrastructure-related operations.

He leads procurement strategy, supplier engagement, strategic sourcing and commercial coordination across MECCO’s infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in construction plant and equipment, materials and international logistics.

Ahmed has extensive experience working with manufacturers and suppliers across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, identifying technically suitable and commercially competitive solutions for complex project requirements.

At MECCO, he oversees procurement activities supporting major infrastructure projects in Tanzania, including the UKEF-supported Zanzibar Roads project and the KUKE-supported Kilimanjaro International Airport project.

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Let's Build Tanzania's Future Together

Whether through project development, financing partnerships or construction delivery, MECCO is committed to supporting infrastructure that drives sustainable growth and national development.