International members on ICE Council

I have been a Chartered Engineer since 2003 and became a Fellow of the Institution in 2015. In 2017, I moved to Ontario and became involved in the local ICE committee. I am passionate about encouraging the next generation into the industry through ICE Ontario events at the local universities, and increasing the number of female Fellows through the ICE Connects series.

In 2021 was appointed the ICE Central Canada representative covering Ontario and Manitoba. As part of this I sit on the ICE Americas committee and engage with all the other reps in the Region. I understand the unique challenges being faced by Reps and members throughout the Americas Region and will take their voices to Council.

I currently work on major transit projects in Toronto, including one of Ontario’s first Progressive Design Build contracts. I bring strong collaborative and communication skills to my professional work and will apply these strengths at Council. I am keen to strengthen relevance for members and support delivery of the ICE Strategy.

Previously in the UK, I chaired the Fairness, Inclusion & Respect committee. I continue to be a Reviewer and Mentor, and I currently sit on the ICE Awards Panel.

Proposed by: Julian Lineham, Dave Bartle, Kandasamy Raveendra, David Wright, Jonathan Devonport.

I am passionate about strengthening the voice of our international members, ensuring that every member feels represented and supported. Joining as a student over 40 years ago, I understand the challenges and aspirations of engineers at every stage of their careers. Now only working part-time, I have time to commit to the role.

As the current Council member, I successfully championed the creation of two new international seats, giving Australasia its own representation for the first time. I actively seek to inspire the next generation of engineers and am currently working to establish a charitable trust to formalise the Bridge to Schools programme in New Zealand.

My commitment to professionalism and member engagement extends beyond governance. I volunteer as a reviewer, review auditor, policy fellow, and member of the Professionalism Panel and currently serve as a Trustee of the ICE Benevolent Fund. Outside ICE, I serve as a Board Member for Citizens Advice Bureau and sit on the University of Auckland GSE Advisory Board. I am a Chartered Member of the IoD NZ and a Fellow of both ICE and Engineering NZ.

If elected, I will continue to advocate for global inclusivity, professional excellence, and initiatives that support all members.

Proposed by: Melinda Lutton, Anthony Bennett, Susan Chamberlain, Rachel Fowler, Simonne Eldridge.

I have seen first-hand how ICE can change careers, raise standards and strengthen our profession, which is why I am standing for Council. I am a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of ICE with nearly 25 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure across Australia and the UK. I have led multidisciplinary teams on rail, metro, road and public infrastructure programmes, founded and grown a successful infrastructure advisory business, and served ICE as Asia Pacific Council member, Trustee, NSW Chair, reviewer and mentor.

If elected, I will be a strong voice for Australasia and a constructive voice for the Institution as a whole. I will work to ensure the views of members in Australia and New Zealand are heard at Council and reflected in ICE governance, policy and international engagement. I will champion stronger member engagement, wider sharing of practical knowledge, and greater opportunities for connection and professional development, including another ICE Australasian Conference.

Members want more than representation; we want action, advocacy and outcomes. I will bring energy, international perspective, governance experience and a proven record of delivery to strengthen ICE’s relevance, expand opportunities for members, empower volunteers and promote the impact of civil engineers across Australasia.

Proposed by: Brian Uy, Rowenna Walker, Melinda Lutton, Tim Warren, Glen Miney.

I have been an ICE chartered member for over 38 years. My engineering career was mainly with the Hong Kong government since 1983. I had worked in various departments/bureaux, and my last position was the Project Manager heading the West Development Office of Civil Engineering and Development Department, responsible for part of the Northern Metropolis projects. I was elected to the Committee of ICE Hong Kong Association (ICEHKA) in 2020. I am currently its Immediate Past Chairperson. For my earlier service to ICE, I was honoured to receive its Garth Watson Medal in 2008.

To join the Council, I would like to promote the “PIONEER” initiatives comprising Professionalisation, Innovation, Outreaching, Nurturing young engineers, Enhancing safety, Environmental friendliness and Revitalisation, which I implemented in ICEHKA during my chairpersonship in 2023-25, to whole ICE with a view to better equipping our profession for the global challenges. With my well-established connections and collaborations with the local and international professional institutions/NGOs/authorities, I am confident to make significant contributions to our Institution and members worldwide. I would also facilitate Hong Kong to serve as an international platform for exchange of best practices/knowledge and collaborations in infrastructure with East Asia and beyond.

Proposed by: Ricky Chun Kit Lau, Mak Chai Kwong, Lam Sai Hung, Eric Siu Cheung Ma, Ir Dr Anne Frances Kerr.

I wish to represent Middle East and Africa members on Council, having been a member since 1992, becoming a Chartered Civil Engineer (1998) and a Fellow (2010). I was MEA Council Member (6 yrs) and Chair ICE’s MENA Region. I was UAE Country Representative for 13 years, more recently sitting on the Nominations Committee. I intend to use this experience to promote the Institution’s governance, international agenda and responsibilities as a Professional Association.

I have 35 years’ experience, including 20 in the Middle East, initially as a contractor, then within project management and now as a client. I am an Executive Director – Development at Qiddiya, leading 5 districts within a 360km2 city with responsibility for projects worth $10bn. I will bring balanced, global, practical and strategic perspectives to ICE’s Council.

Within ICE, I sit on policy, strategy, building and international committees and the Project13 Steering Group. I am committed to Council’s role as the pinnacle of the Learning Society, shaping standards and ethical leadership to ensure ICE remains relevant and influential across the MEA.

My Non-Executive roles on BARC Solutions & CMI Middle East Boards and as Chairman of Darjeeling Cricket Club will help me support Trustees with good counsel.

Proposed by: Alain Jacquet, Trudy Morgan, Steven Yule, Paul McKeown, Lavinia Melilla.

I am a civil, structural, and bridges engineer, based in Dubai since 2007. I hold master’s degrees in Structural Design and in Railways, Roads and Bridges Design, and a PhD in Bridges Engineering. I am a Charted Engineer and a Fellow since 2013. I currently serve as Council Member for MENA.

Currently, work for HyperloopTT as Infrastructure Lead, MENA region, lead delivery of the world’s first Hyperloop feasibility study between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, along with other international feasibility studies. My professional experience also includes major infrastructure projects such as Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (Bechtel), Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Public Transport Network (Fluor), and the Dubai and Doha Metro projects (Atkins).

Over the past 19 years in the UAE, I have supported ICE initiatives focused on sustainability, health and safety, and knowledge sharing. I am actively involved in mentoring early-career engineers, preparing candidates Professional Review, and mentoring engineers to Chartered status, including the first male and female Emirati Chartered Civil Engineers. I also serve as an ICE reviewer and work to strengthen links between academia and industry.

As a Council member, I would continue to contribute to initiatives and activities advancing meaningful member engagement and professional development across the region.

Proposed by: Alain Jacquet, Guillaume Patricot, Prof. Ghanim Kashwani, Haidar Alhaidary, Dr Khaled Alnassa.

I am a Sri Lankan national, based in Sri Lanka, working in the Asia Pacific region. I have been MICE since 1991 and FICE since 2013.

Graduating from University of Liverpool, I have more than 44 years’ experience as a Civil Engineer. Now elected a FIDIC President’s List Adjudicator and a FIDIC Certified Trainer, which requires me to travel widely in the Asia Pacific region, making me very familiar with Civil Engineering, Construction and Sustainable development in the region, where I meet a large number of practising Civil Engineers, and this has given me a deep understanding of existing infrastructure and future needs in South Asia.

Since been appointed as Chair for South Asia from 2022 to 2025, I have managed in making the South Asia Sub-Committee more active, and thereby spreading the message of ICE, and increasing membership in the region.

If elected Council member for South Asia, I hope to provide a useful contribution to the council on its aims in developing sustainable Civil Engineering in the world, voicing the views of the economically burgeoning South Asian region in particular.

Proposed by: Chandra Bahadur Shreshtha, Kamal Laksiri LB, Afm Saiful Amin, Dr Sivakumar Naganathan, Satish Sehta.

I started my career in UK in 2003. Currently, I am a Chartered Civil Engineer (2016) and Fellow of ICE (2020). I am honoured to stand for election to Council, bringing over two decades of professional experience in civil engineering, multi-disciplinary, multi-million pounds projects delivery, quality leadership, and institutional service. As a Chair of ICE South Asia, I have been leading the region through a period of significant growth, strengthening member engagement, governance, and alignment with ICE’s global strategy. I have worked closely with volunteers, employers, and academia to expand ICE’s reach, enhance professional standards, and promote ethical, sustainable engineering practice across a diverse and rapidly developing region.

My professional career as a Technical Director – Quality has given me strong experience in governance, risk management, assurance, and continuous improvement—skills directly relevant to Council responsibilities. I am an Approved Mentor, and a Supervising Civil Engineer, with a long-standing commitment to professional development, inclusion, and mentoring future engineers. Through my service as ICE Local Representative (6 years), I have consistently championed competence, integrity, and ICE code of Conduct.

As a Council member, I would bring a balanced, global perspective, a strong voice from South Asia, and a practical, delivery-focused approach to supporting the Institution’s long-term vision.

Proposed by: Dr Chaitanya Calla, Debabrata Mukherjee, Ajit Savadi, Gajanan Wagle, Saiful Amin.

I have over 25 years’ experience delivering major infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia, the UK, and Australia, with project portfolios exceeding USD $10 billion. My commitment has been to deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure outcomes that create long-term value for society.

Since relocating to Malaysia in 2017, I have been involved in establishing and strengthening ICE’s presence in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. I have served as ICE Malaysia Chair (2023–2026) and currently serve as ICE Country Representative. In these roles, I have strengthened regional collaboration across industry, academia, and professional institutions, while expanding ICE’s visibility through conferences, CPDs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

I am a strong advocate for equipping the next generation of engineers to address the complex and rapidly evolving challenges driven by climate change, and I believe ICE has an increasingly important role in supporting infrastructure development. I bring a strong regional network and a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping infrastructure delivery in Southeast Asia.

If elected, I will contribute to Council by supporting ICE’s continued importance as a global knowledge leader, strengthening engagement, enhancing its contribution to infrastructure policy and practice, and ensuring that international perspectives are reflected in shaping the Institution’s future.

Proposed by: Amer Zakaria, Bill Addington, Stephen David Heath, Sybil Tan, Ajay Singh.

I am a geotechnical engineer, living and working in Southeast Asia for 38 years of my career, in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I have travelled extensively to most other countries within the region, so I have a good understanding of the culture and priorities throughout Southeast Asia.

I joined ICE in 1973 and have been involved in the activities of the ICE Jakarta Local Association since moving to Indonesia in 1993. I have been a committee member for more than 30 years, including positions of Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman. I helped establish a Student Chapter in 2013 which remains active today. I became ICE Country Representative for Indonesia in 2005, then Chairman of the Southeast Asian committee in 2021.

ICE membership in Southeast Asia has been steadily shrinking, so one of my primary aims in becoming an ICE Council Member would be to represent the needs of our Fellows and Members throughout the region. Our Graduate membership (mostly in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei) has remained consistent over recent years, so I would want to ensure that their IPD and path to their Professional Review are well supported – the Graduates represent the source of our future membership in Southeast Asia.

Proposed by: Philip Raymond Woodmansey, Amer Hishamuddin Zakaria, George Willi Wall, John David Meigh, Paul Anthony Deasy.