Asia’s largest privately-held global design, engineering, project and construction management firm, Meinhardt Group, is honoured to have hosted a high-level delegation led by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr John Lee, for a corporate visit at its headquarters in Singapore on July 24, 2023. The delegation consisted of top senior Government officials from HKSAR and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO); representatives from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), as well as prominent and C-suite leaders from the aviation; financial services; real estate; e-commerce; logistics, and technology sectors.
Mr Lee was joined by five of the most senior members on his governing team including Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary; Mr Christopher Hui Ching Yu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; Mr Algernon Yau Ying Wah, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development; Mr Lam Sai Hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, and Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry.
In his remarks, Mr Lee cited the successful experience of Meinhardt in using Hong Kong as a springboard to tap into the Mainland and global markets, stating that it could inspire other Singaporean and ASEAN enterprises to follow suit. He also encouraged Meinhardt Group to participate in major development projects currently promoted by Hong Kong, including the development of the Northern Metropolis.
He applauded Meinhardt's commitment to inclusivity, and attracting multi-cultural and multinational talent, factors that he considers crucial to maintaining Hong Kong's competitive edge in the global economy. He said that Meinhardt can seize opportunities to work on lots of infrastructural projects and build Hong Kong together, underscoring Meinhardt's expertise in infrastructure and urban development across diverse geographies.
Dr S Nasim, Executive Chairman of Meinhardt Group, welcomed the esteemed delegation.
“Your presence underscores the important relationship between our two island cities: Hong Kong and Singapore. Our strengths are complementary, and the potential for collaboration between our two cities is exponential. Together, we can address challenges and opportunities in areas like infrastructure development in various parts of the world including ASEAN, Middle East and BRI markets; aviation; ports; urban development, and smart cities. We are keen to continue to work closely with you, to identify and capitalise on areas of collaboration,” said Dr Nasim.
He added: “I am proud to say that our roots in Hong Kong have only strengthened over time. With a team of 1,200 dedicated professionals in Meinhardt China, we offer fully integrated engineering, project and construction management services for urban and infrastructure developments.”
Mr Lee and the delegation were given a detailed briefing by Mr Omar Shahzad, Group CEO of Meinhardt, on the Group’s operations and growth strategy.
Founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 1955, Meinhardt has been operating in Hong Kong since 1974. In 2010, following an MBO led by its Chairman, Dr Nasim, the Group incorporated its ultimate holding company in Hong Kong. Today, the Group has more than 5,000 professional staff operating across 55 offices globally, making Meinhardt the largest privately owned independent design, engineering, project and construction management firm in Asia. The firm is also ranked as one of the largest engineering design firms globally.
“Meinhardt will deepen and expand its presence in Hong Kong. We plan to set up new business lines and centres of excellence focused on sustainability and smart city solutions. The Group, through its MGI Capital platform, will also leverage its international network amongst developers, financiers and EPC players to set up consortiums to undertake Design-Build-Finance and Operate (DBFO) bankable projects in Hong Kong,” said Mr Shahzad.
