In Conversation
When Carl Watson joined leading global design and engineering consultancy Arcadis in 2016, his first task was to set up a new legal and compliance function for its Asia Pacific operations. Having only recently made his move to Hong Kong, the newly installed GC knew he needed to tread lightly. GC hears how technology helped him overcome the odds.
Arcadis may not compete (yet!) with Apple in the brand recognition stakes, but in the world of environmental engineering its right up there with the iPhone as the premier player in its space. For over 130 years, from its roots in the Netherlands, where it was an early pioneer in redevelopment of land, water and sea defence systems, the company has grown to become a leading global player in built asset and sustainability solutions, with a workforce of nearly 30,000 people spread over 72 countries.
In the Asia Pacific region, our consultants and engineers are regularly called upon to work on the types of projects that can make or break a country’s future, from protecting against coastal erosion to designing flooding protection systems to advising governments and stakeholders on master plans for smart city developments.
