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Ben Watt
Infrastructure 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
David Byrne
Natural Resources
David joined Aurex Group in 2017 as a Managing Director and Partner. He leads Aurex Group’s Gas, Power, and Renewables portfolio in the Americas. With over 15 years of experience placing senior commercial professionals with clients across the USA
Adam Skinner
Natural Resources
Adam joined Aurex Group in 2017 as Managing Director and Partner of the Americas business and is currently based in the Houston office. He has over a decade of experience placing senior finance, corporate functions as well technical
Candice Egan
Real Estate
Candice is a Director at Aurex Group in Sydney and an executive search professional with two decades of experience and international networks across the Real Estate, Property and Construction industries.
Alex Kerr
Natural Resources
Alex is a Partner at Aurex Group in Singapore and an accomplished headhunter specialising in the Asia Pacific Energy and Natural Resources markets. He has more than a decade of experience in bulk commodities, metals, agriculture
Ryan Brownlow
Natural Resources
Ryan joined Aurex Group in 2023 as a Consultant within the Energy & Natural Resources team. He is based out of the Houston office, supporting the Natural Resources team across investment, commercial, and technical appointments.
Lydia Tang
Lydia is a Global Operations Manager at Aurex Group, supporting the Hong Kong and Australia offices. She brings almost a decade of experience to the role, previously working as an Office Manager for a boutique legal recruitment firm
Kelly Tam
As a graduate from Norwich University of the Arts with a degree in Graphic Design, Kelly takes the lead on Aurex Group’s online presence globally and across the firm’s social media platforms. She is responsible for delivery of the new Aurex Group
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