Global professional services company GHD has named Rory Waddell as executive general manager for its New Zealand Asia Pacific (NZAP) business, with leadership responsibility for the company’s operations in New Zealand, Philippines, Fiji and Singapore.
Beginning his career as a water engineer, Waddell brings extensive experience in leadership, operations, major projects, and client and financial management to his new role and has led GHD’s Sydney region since 2018.
He has also worked on a wide variety of infrastructure projects in Australia, Ireland, UK and the US, including the Liverpool to Ashfield Pipeline, Central Station Main Works Project for Sydney Metro, and the Mardi to Mangrove Pipeline, Sydenham Station and Junction Upgrade projects for Sydney Metro. He is also an active and passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity.
Commenting on his appointment, Waddell said, “It’s an honour to step into this leadership role and I’m looking forward to working more closely with our immensely talented people across the NZAP region. We see many market opportunities ahead of us, especially for our Philippines and South-East Asian businesses.
"I’m excited about driving growth in this key region across sustainable energy, water and transport sectors, especially through greater connectivity between our Australia and NZAP teams.”
GHD delivers advisory, digital, engineering, architecture, environmental and construction solutions to public and private sector clients. Established in 1928 and privately owned by its people, GHD’s network of more than 12,000 professionals is connected across 160 offices located on five continents.
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