Robert Campbell has been appointed in the role and will be responsible for the further growth of the firm’s existing China relationships and broadening the firm’s footprint across Asia, a statement issued by the firm said.
Hastings chief executive Andrew Day said Mr Campbell’s appointment adds an “experienced infrastructure and transport sector professional” to the Asia team.
“Mr Campbell has infrastructure-related experience across many Asian markets, particularly China with more than a decade based in Beijing," Mr Day said.
“He has also worked in Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and Indonesia. He knows the Asian infrastructure landscape well,” he said.
Hastings head of Asia Grant Dooley said: “Robert has a strong track record of making an impact across the infrastructure life cycle, in government strategy, finance and investment strategy, project planning and delivery, performance improvement in existing assets, and in risk management.”
Before joining Hastings, Mr Campbell worked for McKinsey & Company for 12 years in Asia.
Mr Campbell will be located in Singapore.