About Us

Built by engineers, for engineering programs.

ARENGY was founded on a simple belief: mobility and defense programs move at the speed of their people. Everything we do starts there.

Engineering expertise, built into how we deliver talent.

Born from the vision of engineers, ARENGY's mission is to bring together a fusion of skills from Mobility and Defense engineering.

Every day, our consultants explore new technological innovation domains and build added-value solutions that drive our clients' success across Rail, Aerospace, and Defense programs.

At ARENGY, we believe engineering for Mobility and Defense is about people, not only technology. Our talents from various industries and backgrounds help transform and improve your value proposition, applying new emerging technologies to adapt to the business opportunities of the future.

Our founders saw an increase in risk with poor-quality delivery and lack of customer care within large industry players and their mass offshore delivery model. For that reason, and to stay committed to our clients' trust, at ARENGY we prioritize proximity and agility while building tailored solutions for every project.

To do so, our founding partners capitalize on more than 30 years of combined experience across 9 countries. They spent 15 years developing strong partnerships in the Middle East, bringing their local clients the best practices from around the world.

30+ YEARS
Combined engineering and consulting experience across our founding partners.
9 COUNTRIES
Where our founding partners have led engineering and consulting programs.
15 YEARS
Building partnerships in the Middle East, bringing global best practices to local clients.

The people behind the delivery.

Ferreol Marande
Founding Partner & CEO

Ferreol Marande

Ferreol is the Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer at ARENGY. He is a former Navy Officer and possesses an active Commercial Pilot License on Helicopters.

He completed a Master's degree in Automotive, Railway and Aerospace Engineering, followed by a Master in Management. He reinforced his leadership skills by participating in INSEAD's Advanced Management Program in 2016.

As a Corporate Entrepreneur he contributed to the amazing growth of a world leader in Engineering Services for about two decades. He developed the Aerospace Business Unit in France, led the Railway and Space sectors in Italy, and expanded activities in Aerospace, Railway & Life Science in the USA. More importantly, he spent 9 years in the Middle East where, as a CEO, he opened the offices in Dubai and Doha, built up a strong team, and successfully developed projects transforming mobility with smart solutions across the region.

Ferreol's interest in people empowerment and their career development has been key to building a strong and committed team. Together with his founding partner Mehdi, their mission is to offer unique opportunities of career development to our consultants and to serve customers with integrity, commitment, and hard work.

Mehdi Cherif
Founding Partner & COO

Mehdi Cherif

Mehdi is the Founding Partner and Chief Operating Officer of ARENGY.

He holds a double Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics from the National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (INP ENSIACET), and began his career in IT Solutions consulting at a leading international consulting firm.

Throughout his career, Mehdi has developed a strong expertise in building high-performing teams and scalable organizational structures. His professional experience across four countries, France, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Canada, has given him a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and the ability to bring together best practices from each environment.

Over the past decade, Mehdi has worked in close collaboration with Ferreol across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Their shared values and aligned vision for expert consultancy naturally led to the co-founding of ARENGY, built on four core values: Excellence, Passion, Empowerment, and Integrity.

Mary Rose Puri
Talent Acquisition Manager

Mary Rose Puri

Mary Rose is the Talent Acquisition Manager at ARENGY, bringing over 11 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, with expertise in strategic recruitment, team leadership, and workforce planning.

Throughout her career, she has held key roles within leading global organizations, developing a strong understanding of diverse business environments and complex hiring requirements across international markets.

At ARENGY, Mary Rose has played a key role in establishing and developing the company's technical recruitment function. She leads the Talent Acquisition team, strengthening client partnerships and connecting highly skilled professionals with career opportunities that support business growth.

Passionate about people and their professional development, Mary Rose is committed to empowering her team, building lasting relationships, and creating meaningful career paths for professionals while upholding ARENGY's core values of Excellence, Passion, Empowerment, and Integrity.

Nathalia Montes
Finance & Admin Manager

Nathalia Montes

Nathalia Montes is the Finance & Admin Manager at ARENGY, bringing 6 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, with expertise in financial reporting, project accounting, tax compliance, and financial operations.

Nathalia plays an integral role in managing the financial activities that support ARENGY's day-to-day operations, covering financial reporting, project accounting, cash flow, payroll, banking, and compliance. She also supports the company's administrative operations, working closely with management and teams across the business to maintain strong financial controls and ensure financial and operational priorities remain aligned.

Beyond the numbers, Nathalia brings financial insight into the wider business, helping management understand the financial position of the business and make informed decisions. Her practical and hands-on approach focuses on accuracy, accountability, and providing the financial visibility needed to support ARENGY's continued growth.

Lorenzo Ranieri
Business Manager

Lorenzo Ranieri

Lorenzo is a Business Manager in ARENGY, bringing a solid background in Mechanical Engineering combined with proven expertise in business development and technical team leadership within high-tech, defence, automotive and manufacturing industries.

Graduating with honours from the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, he combines a technical background with a practical approach to project execution and client communication. His focus is on understanding engineering needs, supporting project teams, and building reliable, long-term relationships with clients.

At ARENGY, Lorenzo works to support the growth of local operations, helping match technical talent with high-impact projects. Grounded in commitment and continuous learning, he is dedicated to contributing to the team's success, fostering consultant development, and delivering dependable engineering solutions.

Faiza Khan
Account Manager

Faiza Khan

Faiza Khan is the Account Manager at ARENGY, bringing over 10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Account Management and Business Development, with expertise in client development, technical recruitment, and engineering talent solutions.

Throughout her career, she has managed key accounts and supported leading organizations across diverse industries, developing a strong understanding of complex recruitment requirements and specialized talent markets across the UAE, KSA, Europe and international markets.

At ARENGY, Faiza focuses on developing client partnerships and delivering tailored engineering talent solutions across Rail & Transportation, AI & Robotics, Energy, IT & Digitalization, Telecommunications, and Aerospace & Defence. She supports clients through consulting, direct hiring, and project-based delivery, connecting highly skilled professionals with challenging technical projects.

Passionate about people and business growth, Faiza is committed to building lasting client relationships, understanding evolving talent needs, and creating meaningful connections between organizations and professionals while upholding ARENGY's core values of Excellence, Passion, Empowerment, and Integrity.

What we hold ourselves to.

01

Excellence

We approach every challenge with a determination to succeed, in every aspect of the business.

02

Passion

Passion generates excitement for what we do. It's how we nurture ideas and find creative ways past obstacles.

03

Empowerment

Our people are actors in ARENGY's projects and authors of their own development.

04

Integrity

Reliable, honest, and available when programs need us, not just when it's convenient.

Recognized standards, trusted partnerships.

Tawazun Council
Tawazun Registered
Registered with the Tawazun Council.
EDCC
EDCC Member
Active member of the Emirates Defense Companies Council.
UAE Ministry of Defence
MoD Approved
Approved by the UAE Ministry of Defence.
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Certified quality management system.
Dubai Chambers
Dubai Chambers Member
Active member of Dubai Chambers.
CCI France UAE
CCI France UAE Member
Active member of the French Chamber of Commerce in the UAE.
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