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HKA is proud to announce that Partner Dr. Alex Lee has been appointed Chair of the Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS). This appointment reflects Alex’s longstanding commitment to advancing the geoenvironmental sector through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustainable development.

The AGS is a leading UK-based professional body dedicated to promoting excellence in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. With a growing membership and active industry engagement, the AGS produces policy and guidance documents, hosts webinars and conferences, and facilitates working group meetings to support its members and the wider sector.

“It is an honour to serve as Chair of the AGS, an organisation that continues to grow in reach, relevance, and impact. My focus will be on consolidating the excellent work achieved, taking over from hydrogeologist Vivien Dent of the Environment Agency, while ensuring we remain responsive to our members’ evolving needs.

My role as Chair is to strengthen and consolidate what has already been achieved. It is not about imposing change, but about listening, enabling collaboration, and delivering clear, accessible guidance. I am committed to advancing the AGS’s influence, promoting equity and inclusion, and supporting the next generation of professionals.

I’m excited to be working with our members and stakeholders to ensure the AGS continues to be a force for progress and excellence in our industry and to help steer the AGS toward even greater impact.”

Dr. Alex Lee, Partner, Forensic Technical Services, International

Alex Lee is a chartered geologist, European geologist, and chartered scientist with 27 years of experience in land contamination, risk assessment, and remediation. He is the global lead for environment and climate change within HKA’s global forensic engineering, architecture, and technical services team. Alex provides expert witness advice and directs a range of specialisms across air, land, water, and climate. He has delivered testimony on cases worth up to £700M and was recognised as an ‘exceptional expert’ by Financier Worldwide in its 2023 ‘Power Players in Environmental, Social & Governance’ list.

Alex has held various industry chair roles, including outgoing Chair of the UK National Brownfield Forum and former Chair of the Society of Brownfield Risk Assessors. He has served on the steering group of the UK National Land Quality Mark Scheme and is a member of the UK Environmental Law Association litigation working party.

“Alex’s appointment as Chair of the AGS is a testament to his exceptional leadership, deep expertise, and commitment to advancing the geoenvironmental sector. We are proud to support him in this prestigious role and look forward to the impact he will continue to make.”

Amanda Clack, Partner, Regional CEO, International

This appointment underscores Alex Lee’s leadership and the trust placed in him by the AGS. It also reflects HKA’s ongoing commitment to industry leadership, innovation, and global impact in the environmental and geotechnical sectors.

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