Meet our team

We are a passionate team of knowledgeable, empathetic and hard working individuals, who thrive on helping others to reach their career potential.

We have an award winning team

With more than 50 years' combined experience, ASR is home to some of the most talented consultants in the business.

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Elaine Chua


Elaine is a highly adaptable and technically strong finance leader with over a decade of professional experience, including nearly 10 years at KPMG across Singapore, Sydney, and London.

Gemma Cornish


Gemma is the Director of Business Development for AXG and leads strategic client solutions across the Energy sector in the Americas.

Angela Lu


Angela is a Finance Manager at Aurex Group based in Houston and is responsible for the financial accounting, annual auditing and tax filing of the US-based offices.

Angela is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and has been working in acc

Darren Richards

Natural Resources


Darren is the Director of AXG, Aurex Group’s contracting and workforce solutions company, and leads the business across the Americas. Based in Houston, Texas, he is responsible for solidifying and expanding AXG throughout the American market.

Jared Lowe

Infrustructure and Real Estate


Jared is the Chief Executive Officer of Aurex Group and AXG Contracting and leads the strategic management and direction of the business globally. With a career in recruitment that has spanned more than two decades

Sabrina Wong


Sabrina directs Aurex Group’s operations globally across company administration, human resources, marketing, compliance and office expansion. During her time at Aurex Group, she has worked alongside the company CEO and finance team

Sally Tremlett

Infrustructure and Real Estate


Sally has over 20 years of recruitment experience in the Property and Finance industries. Holding a degree in Economics from Sydney University, Sally commenced her recruitment career in Property Management and Development

John McClellan

Infrustructure and Natural Resources


John is a Managing Director and Partner at Aurex Group, overseeing the management of the Americas business as well as the firm’s global contract recruitment affiliate, AXG.

Giles Dalton

Natural Resources


Giles Dalton is Group Partner and Managing Director of our Singapore office. He provides leadership across our Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Real Estate verticals throughout Asia.

Ben Watt

Infrustructure and Real Estate


​Ben is the Managing Director of Hong Kong and Greater China for Aurex Group and leads the strategic and tactical growth of the firm’s Asia platform. He is responsible for client development and project execution across Aurex Group’s Real Estate

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AXG Appoints Gemma Cornish as Director of Business Development in the Americas

AXG, Aurex Group’s contracting and workforce solutions company, has announced the appointment of Gemma Cornish as Director of Business Development in the Americas. With a career in international staffing optimization across global markets spanning almost 15 years, Gemma will guide AXG’s business development and organizational growth initiatives.

Aurex Group Announces New Group Finance Director

Aurex Group has announced the appointment of Joy Michelle Teo as the new Group Finance Director to oversee the expanding Aurex Group and AXG Contracting businesses. In the global role, Joy Michelle will bring more than 20 years of experience in business and finance partnering to guide the company through its next phase of growth….

Flexible Staffing and the Hidden Advantages for Petrochemical Projects

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Market trends – Gulf coast Salaries

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Competitive Landscape of World of Contracting in the Gulf Coast

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The Future of the US Petrochem Industry

​​​The US petrochemical industry has seen significant growth over the past decade, fueled by the shale revolution that has led to an abundance of cheap natural gas feedstock. This has led to a surge in investments in the construction of new petrochemical plants and the expansion of existing facilities. However, the industry is also facing…

Chevron Advances Carbon Capture and Storage in Australia

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Will the US Become the World’s Largest LNG Exporter in 2023?

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