Dina Kayrbekova joins HKA’s Abu Dhabi practice as Technical Director
15th October 2025
HKA is delighted to announce the appointment of Dina Kayrbekova as Technical Director to its Forensic Technical Services team in Abu Dhabi.
Dina brings over a decade of specialised experience in mechanical and rotating engineering, with a distinguished track record across the offshore energy sectors of Norway and the UAE. Her expertise spans the design, analysis, and maintenance of critical rotating systems—including turbines, pumps, compressors, and motors. Dina’s recent work includes leading investigations into multiphase pump failures, contributing to the design of gas-driven pumps and hydraulic turbines, and conducting life cycle and root cause analyses for Pumps.
Prior to this, Dina held senior engineering roles at Neptune Energy and GDF Suez E&P Norway (ENGIE Group), where she led maintenance optimization initiatives, condition monitoring programs, and cost-saving strategies for offshore turbomachinery. Her work has consistently delivered technical clarity and operational improvements in complex engineering environments.
Dina, who is fluent in Russian, Kazakh, and intermediately proficient in Norwegian, also holds a Ph.D. in Offshore Technology and Industrial Asset Management from the University of Stavanger, Norway, and has served as an Adjunct Associate Professor in Economics, Risk Analysis, and Project Management.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Dina to our Abu Dhabi team,” said Trevor Butler, Partner. “Her technical depth and investigative rigor will be invaluable to our clients navigating complex engineering disputes and claims.”
Dina’s appointment reinforces HKA’s commitment to delivering world-class forensic technical expertise across the Middle East region.
Dina said on joining the HKA team, “I’m excited to join HKA and contribute to a team renowned for its technical excellence and integrity. I look forward to collaborating with clients across the region to deliver clarity and confidence in engineering disputes.”
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Media contact
| Name | Jude Wilson-Brown |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, Middle East & Africa |
| judewilsonbrown@hka.com |
