Dr. Kourosh Kayvani appointed as head of HKA of engineering and technical expert services
5th May 2025
HKA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kourosh Kayvani as Forensic Technical Services (FTS) Lead International, effective 1 May 2025. This strategic appointment further strengthens and consolidates HKA’s International region, accelerating the growth and impact of our engineering, architectural and technical expert services globally.
In his new role, Kourosh will oversee the leadership of HKA’s engineering and technical expert services across the firm’s International region, which covers Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, driving innovation and excellence in forensic technical services.
Kourosh joined HKA in January 2021, following a distinguished 23-year career with Aurecon, where he held senior leadership roles, including as Managing Director—Design, Innovation & Eminence and a member of Aurecon’s global executive leadership team. During his tenure at HKA, he established FTS as the leading choice for large and complex technical disputes, solidifying its reputation for excellence across Asia Pacific and beyond.
With over 30 years of experience as a consulting engineer, technical expert, and executive leader, Kourosh has successfully led engineering consulting and expert services across Asia Pacific. His contributions have been instrumental in delivering significant global infrastructure projects, including Wembley Stadium (London), West Kowloon Terminus (Hong Kong), Lusail Stadium (Qatar), and key Australian developments such as the ANSTO OPAL nuclear reactor, the Sydney International Hockey Stadium, and CommBank Stadium.
Speaking on the appointment, Amanda Clack, Regional CEO, International, shared:
“Kourosh’s leadership and expertise have been pivotal in strengthening our technical, architectural and engineering expert services across Asia Pacific. His strategic vision, deep technical knowledge, and commitment to excellence make him the ideal leader to expand our impact across the International region. I look forward to seeing the continued success of our team under Kourosh’s leadership.”
Amanda Clack, Regional CEO, International
“I am honoured to take on this responsibility and drive the growth of our engineering, architectural and technical expert services across the International region. We have built a strong foundation, and I am looking forward to collaborating with colleagues across the region and globally to offer our best-in-class forensic technical services to our clients worldwide.”
Dr. Kourosh Kayvani, Partner and Forensic Technical Services Lead, International
Kourosh is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE). In addition to his leadership at HKA, he serves as a Board Director of Engineers Australia, a Senate member of the FIDIC Academy, and an Adjunct Professor at Western Sydney University. His contributions to the engineering community have been widely recognised, including his citation among Engineers Australia’s Top 100 Most Influential Engineers in Australia.
ABOUT HKA
Headquartered in the UK, HKA is a leading global consultancy in project advisory, risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services.
HKA brings a proud record of excellent service and high achievement to bear on today’s challenges. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisers, we help clients manage disputes, risk and uncertainty on complex contracts and challenging projects. Our advice is impartial, incisive and authoritative.
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Media contact:
| Name | Peita Calvert |
| Title | Marketing and Communications Director, International |
| Number | +61 2 9255 9100 |
| peitacalvert@hka.com |
