SLR appoints new Executive Director to lead growth across APAC

SLR is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Wilkinson as Executive Director, APAC, strengthening our leadership team as we continue to grow our global footprint and advance SLR’s strategic direction across Asia Pacific.

Paul brings more than 25 years of international experience across Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Hong Kong/China. His career includes senior technical and executive roles with URS, Halcrow/CH2M, and BMT, where he led major environmental and engineering programmes across sectors such as mining, energy, infrastructure, water utilities, agriculture, and government.

Since joining SLR five years ago, Paul has held several global leadership positions, including Head of Emerging Business (Europe) and Global Director – Sustainability Solutions. Most recently, he served as Chief Growth Officer, playing a key role in shaping and delivering SLR’s global growth strategy.

Commenting on his new role, Paul said:

“As SLR continues to evolve and expand, I’m excited to be returning to Australia to take up the role of Executive Director, APAC, helping to deliver our strategic vision for 2030. Having spent a significant portion of my career in the region, I look forward to working with our talented teams to create new opportunities for our people, deliver exceptional value for our clients and, through Making Sustainability Happen, enhance our positive impact on society and the environment.”

We are delighted to welcome Paul into this role and look forward to the expertise, regional insight, and strategic leadership he will bring as we continue to support clients and partners across the APAC region.