About Ramsey Stone Consultants

For most of the Eighties, Colin was resident in Riyadh, KSA, responsible for commercial/project management, initially at the King Faisal Foundation HQ Complex project and then the King Fahd Securities Forces College project.

From there, he was appointed General Manager of a UK based stone contracting group and oversaw a variety of projects including Bank of China, Hong Kong and the Broadgate and Canary Wharf Office Developments in London. In the early Nineties, Colin purchased this business and expanded its activities, with projects such as Chek Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong, World Trade Centre, Columbo, Sri Lanka and the Saigon Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, together with a host of notable and sometimes award-winning UK based stone projects.

Since retiring from stone contracting, Colin has purchased Ramsey Stone Consultants (RSC) and brings his in depth knowledge and experience of the international stone industry in support of the RSC Management Team.

K. Jan IL is a highly experienced Project Director with over 35 years in the construction industry, particularly specialising in the stone sector. As a Turkish national with a Civil Engineering degree from Westminster University in London, Jan has developed an extensive background that spans quarry inspection, factory inspection, design, stone supply, and installation. He has managed and executed prestigious projects worldwide, including the provision of stone shop drawings, cutting tickets, fixing systems, and stone installation for projects ranging from 4,000 to 57,000 square metres at 19 US Embassies and Consulates globally.

Jan’s broad experience also includes significant projects in the UK, Egypt, Mauritius, Russia, and the Seychelles, where he was responsible for overseeing both commercial and residential installations. His role as Operations Director involves comprehensive coordination of specialised staff, management of production and logistics, test data, and resolution of design issues, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency in every project.

Gianluca, as Production Director is responsible for the day-to-day running of the project, responsible for coordination of the disciplines necessary to achieve a successful outcome. He will monitor the progress of the project against agreed programmes and ensure that necessary actions are taken when required to achieve project success.

Gianluca has over 30 years experience in the stone industry, starting out with overseeing Quality Control of stone manufacture on major projects around the world, then moving on to setting QA/QC procedures for quarry and fabrication processes, from which he advanced to the role of Stone Company Director. Subsequently 30 years specializing in the design and project management in the dimension stone industry involving projects in Europe, USA, Middle East and Far East.

Robert spent his early years working setting marble in New York City while attending College in the evenings. Ultimately, Robert found himself working as a Project Manager at Port Morris Tile and Marble working on such projects as The Museum of Jewish Heritage at Battery Park, Mutual of America, Grand Central Station, Metropolitan Museum of Art and 1585 Broadway as well as the Windows on the World at the World Trade Center.

Alternating between Project Management and Technical Sales for companies such as Worldwide Marble & Granite, Artistic Tile, Mazzilli StoneWorks/ Cape Atlantic Marble & Granite (his own fabrication and Installation business), Stone Source and then back to Port Morris to work on such projects as 1 West End Avenue, 1 Manhattan Square and MOMA Tower.

Recently, Robert successfully completed the Bloomberg Center / John Hopkins University in Washington DC.

Robert brings a full understanding of the quarry process, material selection, fabrication and installation to the Team.

Paolo Bertelli is a seasoned Production Manager with over 30 years of extensive experience in the production and inspection of natural stone. His expertise extends to managing day-to-day operations, including rigorous inspections at quarries and fabrication factories. Throughout his career, Paolo has played a pivotal role in overseeing production for multiple large-scale projects across the USA, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Paolo’s dedication and deep knowledge have been instrumental in advancing the standards of natural stone production and ensuring superior quality in every project he handles.

Paolo is our site surveyor for installation and related stone works. Paolo has over 30 years’ experience in the stone and construction industry. He has worked on a wide range of projects in various roles as Construction Manager, Project Manager and Project Director supervising and coordinating marble and mosaic installations in Housing, Hotels, Mosque and Villas, worldwide. Countries worked include Egypt, UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai), USA (Miami), Greece (Athens), Italy (Bologna, Radda in Chianti, Borgomanero), France (Megeve), United Kingdom (London). Quality Control of stone manufacture on major projects around.

Andrea Dell’Amico is a seasoned expert in the stone and construction industry with over five decades of experience. Holding a technical degree from the Institute Professional for the Marble Industry and Artigianato “P. TACCA” in Carrara since 1969, he has demonstrated deep expertise in stone selection, quality control, and project management. Andrea has held pivotal roles, from supervising quarry production in Italy to managing international projects in the Middle East and Asia. His notable tenure includes directing Savema’s office in Kuwait, overseeing major projects like the Central Bank of Kuwait. Andrea’s career exemplifies excellence and leadership in the global construction sector.

Gianluigi Franchi is a seasoned quality control inspector with over 30 years of experience in the stone and construction industry. Specializing in the supervision and coordination of marble installations, Gianluigi has managed diverse projects across housing, hotels, offices, and villas primarily in the UAE (Abu Dhabi & Dubai). His roles have varied from Construction Manager to Project Director, overseeing major projects like the Emirates Palace and the Tilal Al Ghaf Complex in Dubai. Gianluigi holds both BSc and MSc degrees in Civil Engineering from La Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, underpinning his technical expertise in high-quality construction and finishes.