Global engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon has announced new leadership appointments in Asia to strengthen its business in the region.
To facilitate service providers to turn around new builds and expansions quickly, Aurecon appointed Simon Hamer as Data Centre Leader for Asia. Based in Singapore, Simon’s new role entails advising and managing client requirements through design, construction and commissioning, risk assessments.
“Simon is a subject matter expert on data centres. With decades of project management experience in handling complex projects, he serves as a quintessential example of a client-focused forward thinker whom we are proud to have as a member of our team,” says Travis Strong, Client Director, Data & Telco Market, Built Environment.
To help clients digitise their businesses across built environment, infrastructure, and energy and resources markets, the Aurecon regional office in Singapore hired Phil Lazarus as Asia’s Digital Practice Leader.
He is responsible for implementing Aurecon’s digital strategy that connects clients’ needs, people’s capability and emergent digital technologies across Asia.
“Phil’s deep experience and leadership in the digital space will help place our team in a far stronger position, while building our market expertise for projects that emphasise technology in delivery. I’m delighted to have him join the team in Asia,” says Paul Lombard, Aurecon Managing Director – Middle East and Asia.
Aurecon has also appointed Alan Ho as Building Services Leader in Macau.
Says Ben Coxon, Regional Director for Aurecon, China, “Alan’s appointment will reinforce our local presence to collaborate more deeply and effectively on complex projects with clients in Clients in Macau have big dreams and Alan will bring the best of Aurecon’s expertise to help make their dreams a reality.”