John Anderson joins Aurecon as Market Director, Manufacturing & Industry, Asia
John Anderson will lead Aurecon’s Manufacturing & Industry sector across Asia, helping clients navigate changing operations and an evolving market.
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International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Chin Foong Ling as its Director of Sustainability & Climate Change (SCC) for Malaysia and Southeast Asia. This strategic hire reinforces Aurecon's commitment to enhancing its presence in the region and its dedication to sustainability and climate change initiatives.
In a world where sustainability and Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) considerations are defining trends, global investments in infrastructure and energy transition are projected to exceed USD 60 trillion, with an estimated need for over USD 240 trillion by 2050 for the low-carbon transition across all industries. Sustainability and climate change are integral to Aurecon's growth strategy, and it is committed to contributing to the development of a low-carbon economy.
"Chin's appointment reaffirms our dedication to meeting our client’s evolving needs. In Malaysia and Southeast Asia where sustainability and climate change have increasingly become top priorities, Chin's extensive experience will empower us to provide our clients with bespoke solutions that drive their sustainability agendas forward. With her on board, we are poised to strengthen client relationships, enhance our service offerings, and co-create a sustainable future that benefits both our clients and the communities we serve," said Dr G Balamurugan, Market Director, Environment & Sustainability for Asia.
"As Asia takes center-stage in the global climate change battle, Aurecon's commitment to sustainability remains steadfast. Chin's appointment as Director of Sustainability & Climate Change reinforces our role as a catalyst for change in this dynamic region. Her expertise empowers us to create impactful, future-focused strategies, driving both growth and sustainability in Asia." said Stephane Asselin, Aurecon’s Chief Executive, Asia.
Chin will lead the expansion of Aurecon Malaysia and Southeast Asia's SCC offerings and strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities will include advising on strategic projects, improving project delivery, nurturing client relationships, strengthening in-house technical capabilities, and building high-performing teams to serve its clients.
Chin brings over 26 years of diverse international experience in environmental science, with projects across numerous countries in Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, India and Pakistan).
Her expertise spans sustainability consulting, ESG and sustainability board advisory, sustainability reporting and disclosure, materiality assessment, climate risk assessment, ESG due diligence, benchmarking, peer review, gap analysis and brownfield remediation, wastewater treatment plant design and environmental management for primary energy companies. She is also an advocate for sustainability and the integration of circular economy concepts into technical design, installation, and commissioning remediation systems.
Prior to her tenure at Aurecon, Chin was a Partner and Director at Environmental Resources Management (ERM), where she worked seamlessly with her multinational manufacturing clients as well as prominent O&G industry players such as Shell, PETRONAS, Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, and Petron, successfully delivering solutions to meet environmental challenges, tackling complex issues, and driving sustainable outcomes.
Chin holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Environmental Science from University Putra Malaysia, occasionally sharing her knowledge with university students. She is a certified Health & Safety Officer and a licensed Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner.
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