HDR appoints new leader to drive EMEA growth

HDR has appointed Les Copeland as regional business group director for Building Engineering Services (BES) to drive strategic growth across the EMEA region.

With over 30 years of experience in construction, engineering and infrastructure, Les has held leadership roles at major global consultancies. His expertise spans operational strategy, multi-disciplinary engineering and the delivery of award-winning projects worldwide.

Les said: “I’m excited to join HDR and support its growth in the EMEA region, a key market for the business. 

“I see tremendous opportunity to grow the team and expand the foothold of HDR’s multi-disciplinary building engineering service offering through the delivery of major projects across Europe and the Middle East.” 

A well-respected industry figure, Les serves as non-executive director of the Construction Industry Council, vice president and treasurer of CIBSE, and board advisor to the Considerate Constructors Scheme. 

Paul Flatt, group president for Building Engineering Services, HDR, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Les to HDR. 

“He has long been active at the forefront of the built environment industry, esteemed not just for his strong leadership yet also for holding multiple high-level positions within major professional bodies and leading on significant industry developments. 

“We have every confidence that, with his wealth of global experience, expertise, relationships and proven track record of excellence, he is well placed to strengthen HDR’s presence and spearhead the next stage of growth in our key EMEA markets.”

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