Shayne Blazley appointed to lead HDR BES growth in ANZ region

HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director for its Building Engineering Services (BES) division in Australia and New Zealand.

Leadership focus

In his new position, Blazley will oversee business development and market strategy activities for HDR's BES operations across the region. He will collaborate with operational teams, project leads, and global sector leaders to broaden the company's client portfolio and support the delivery of multidisciplinary services.

According to HDR, the appointment of Blazley is a part of the company's ongoing initiatives to enhance its BES capabilities in Australia and New Zealand. HDR's BES division provides engineering consultancy for the built environment, addressing a variety of projects and client requirements across its core markets.

Extensive experience

Blazley has been with HDR for over seven years, previously serving in a director capacity. In this period, he played a significant role in the growth of the BES business and in securing major project contracts. HDR credits his client-focused leadership with helping to establish enduring client relationships and delivering consistent programme growth throughout the region.

Strategic direction

In his responsibilities as Regional Business Development Director, Blazley is expected to identify new market opportunities, support the development of strategic partnerships, and encourage collaboration across HDR's operations and global network. The company states this leadership move will support efforts to advance HDR's presence and footprint in the Australia and New Zealand markets.

This is an exciting time of growth for HDR's BES business in the region. I look forward to collaborating with our clients and continue to build the BES business into a resilient, full-service offering across our key markets of Australia and New Zealand.

Regional commitment

Garry Wall, Managing Director of Building Engineering Services for Asia-Pacific at HDR, highlighted the importance of the appointment for the company's long-term regional objectives.

This appointment reflects HDR's commitment to strengthening its BES presence in Australia and New Zealand and marks an important step in expanding our regional leadership team. Shayne's focus will include supporting growth across our core markets, diversifying our client base and enhancing our footprint in the ANZ region.

HDR states that the BES business in Australia and New Zealand is a priority area for continued investment. The company plans to further its multidisciplinary consultancy services in response to ongoing demand in the built environment sector.

The firm's broader BES strategy includes expanding project delivery capability and reinforcing long-term client relationships. Shayne Blazley's appointment as Regional Business Development Director is intended to serve these objectives and build on the progress made within the division over recent years.