EC Harris appoints Chris Perry to its Asia board

[December 2009]

Signifying EC Harris’ commitment to expansion in Asia and in recruiting experts to suit client needs and deliver optimal results

Chris Perry has joined EC Harris, the leading international Built Asset Consultancy, as Partner and Regional Head of Services and People. Chris has also been appointed as an EC Harris board member in Asia - responsible for the strategic expansion of EC Harris in Asia.

Mr. Perry has over 20 years’ operational and construction experience, including 10 years in Asia, delivering complex new build construction and corporate real estate projects throughout the full asset life cycle. Chris will play a pivotal role in recruiting experts from EC Harris’ worldwide pool of talent, which includes a broad range of skills and considerable experience, to operate throughout Asia.  Chris’ career has encompassed a diverse portfolio of clients where he has delivered exceptional projects, including investment banks, financial institutions, telecommunications, retail and gaming.

Chris joins EC Harris from Mace, where he was Regional Director of Asia. He was also previously Asia Development Director for MGPA and Country Manager for Bovis Lend Lease in Hong Kong.

Commenting on the appointment, Jonathan Berney, EC Harris Asia Regional Leader, said: “I am delighted that Chris has joined EC Harris, particularly with his strong track record of delivering client’s desired results in operational and cost efficiency within a specified time period. His deep understanding of changing client needs, and also our corporate strengths and culture will help to ensure success in enhancing our talent resource capabilities and management. He will also play a key role in expanding EC Harris’ presence in this region delivering more value to our clients.”

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Notes to Editors

About EC Harris

EC Harris is an International Built Asset Consultancy - acting as trusted advisors to clients - in planning and executing strategies that optimise the construction, operation, use and ownership of built assets.  The firm has 46 wholly owned offices in 24 countries employing 3,400 people.  Turnover in 2008/09 was £306m.

In Asia Pacific, EC Harris has over [300] highly-trained professionals based in the region, and has operations in eight markets including China, Hong Kong India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.