Currie & Brown Appoints Rex Lai as APAC Chief Operating Officer Designate

7 April 2025

Currie & Brown, a world-leading provider of cost management, project management and advisory services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rex Lai as APAC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Designate.

Currie & Brown welcomes Rex Lai, who brings a wealth of Asia Pacific operational leadership experience. Lai joins us from WSP Asia, where he served as COO with operational responsibility for a business of more than 3,400 people.

“Rex’s impressive track record in delivering operational excellence across Asia Pacific speaks for itself. His proven ability to drive efficiency and growth will be invaluable in driving our success, and that of our clients in the region. His appointment provides our clients with certainty that we will maintain and enhance the high-quality service they expect,” said Alan Manuel, Group Chief Executive Officer of Currie & Brown.

Lai will shadow Kim Berry, the current APAC COO, over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition ahead of Berry’s retirement at the end of the year.

"I am thrilled to be joining Currie & Brown," said Rex Lai. "I know from experience that the Asia Pacific region is incredibly dynamic and diverse, presenting a wealth of exciting opportunities. I’m looking forward to getting to know our people and clients across the region and working together to leverage those opportunities to drive growth and deliver exceptional value.”

Rex Lai’s appointment reinforces Currie & Brown’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and delivering service excellence to its clients throughout the Asia Pacific region.