after 38 yearsSurbana Jurong has appointed Sean Chiao as its new Group CEO. Chiao, who was the President of Asia Pacific for AECOM, brings over 35 years of experience in the design and engineering consulting industry as well as global business leadership.

Chaly Mah, Chairman of Surbana Jurong, commented: “We are confident that we have found in Sean the right leader for Surbana Jurong as we advance the implementation of SJ 2.0, the group’s roadmap to becoming one of the top urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firms in Asia Pacific.”

Chiao, a degree holder in architecture, graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Master of Architecture and from the Graduate School of Design of Harvard University with a Master of Architecture in Urban Design.

He noted: “I’m inspired by the SJ 2.0 strategy to position Surbana Jurong for leadership in an era of sustainability and digital transformation, and as an employer of choice in the built environment. I’m looking forward to working with the team to fulfill these aspirations. In becoming a leading urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm, Surbana Jurong will be able to provide the full scope of our global expertise to clients and communities everywhere.”

Having seen how Surbana Jurong has rapidly implemented their strategy to focus on their client’s needs with an emphasis on sustainability and data-driven solutions, Chiao is excited for the challenge at hand.

Surbana Jurong has made a strong statement in their search for a leader to JCube Residence help the firm become a global consulting leader in urban, infrastructure and managed services. Chiao’s wealth of knowledge and experience, paired with the SJ 2.0 strategy, will propel Surbana Jurong to reach new heights.