Global professional services firm GHD has announced the appointment of Tara Herley and Jason Fonti to key leadership roles, aiming to drive infrastructure growth across Southeast Asia. Herley will serve as Business Group Leader, Infrastructure Advisory – Southeast Asia, whilst Fonti takes on the role of Head of Infrastructure Investment & Capital Projects – APAC. These appointments reflect GHD’s ambition to expand its advisory services and investment capabilities in the region.
Herley, with extensive experience in the APAC infrastructure sector, will focus on expanding GHD’s advisory services. Her expertise spans transport, energy, resources, and digital technology. “We’re seeing a surge in investor appetite across Southeast Asia,” Herley stated, emphasising the firm’s readiness to connect global capital with regional opportunities.
Fonti, who has over two decades of experience in infrastructure transactions and capital projects, highlighted Singapore’s strategic role as a financial and innovation hub. “We’re building a capability that enables clients to deploy capital with confidence,” he said, underscoring the importance of combining technical depth with commercial insight.
These strategic appointments come as GHD accelerates its growth strategy in Southeast Asia, aiming to deepen relationships with infrastructure investors and government stakeholders. The firm is committed to supporting clients throughout the infrastructure delivery lifecycle, from strategy and investment readiness to execution and optimisation.
Nick Pohl, APAC Business Advisory Leader, noted, “Jason and Tara’s appointments mark a step-change in our ambition,” reflecting GHD’s intent to be the partner of choice for infrastructure investors across the region.
