News: Leighton appoints new Middle East based MD

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Leighton Holdings Limited (ASX:LEI) has appointed a new Managing Director for its Middle Eastern division Habtoor Leighton Group.



Mr Jose Antonio Lopez-Monis will replace Laurie Voyer and will commence with the company next month.



The decision comes after an extensive global search. Mr Lopez-Monis has a background in international contracting in emerging markets.



Habtoor Leighton recently announced it had secured a $US68 million contract to construct reservoirs in Qatar.



Leighton Holdings reported a net profit of $106 million in the first half of its 2012 financial year.