HKA appoints Amanda Clack as regional CEO of its new EMEA region

HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, announces the appointment of Amanda Clack as regional CEO of its new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Clack is an industry-renowned figure in quantity surveying, programme management and real estate. With vast experience in both private and public sectors, her expertise in professional services has seen her appointed to numerous boards, including chair of trustees at the University College of Estate Management (UCEM), chair of the RICS Infrastructure and Construction Market Forum, member of the Mayor of London’s Infrastructure Advisory Panel (IAP), and senior advisor to the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) & Building Safety Challenge Panel. Prior to her move to HKA, Clack was an executive director at CBRE, a commercial real estate services and investment firm, where she was a member of the UK Executive Committee and the Management Board. She was also the head of strategic advisory, head of public sector and chaired the strategy board.

Previous to CBRE, Amanda held several positions at partner level, most recently with Big Four consulting firms EY and PwC. Commenting on Clacks’s appointment, partner and chief executive officer, Renny Borhan, said, “I am delighted to welcome Amanda to our team. HKA gains an industry leader with a proven track record of delivering growth, building high-performing and successful teams, and delivering exceptional services to clients. Amanda is joining HKA at an exciting point as we continue to enhance our position in the industry and expand into new geographies and industries. She will be incredibly valuable in helping HKA deliver increased value to our clients, employees and wider stakeholders.”

Clack’s exceptional reputation in her field saw her become the longest serving President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 123 years. In 2018, she was named ‘Most Influential Surveyor’ at the RICS 150th Anniversary ‘Pride in the Profession’ awards in the category of Top Surveyors of All Time. She is a Fellow of seven chartered institutions, including RICS, the Institution of Civil Engineers, and the Royal Society of Arts. Clack is a passionate advocate for causes surrounding equality, diversity, and inclusion in both her professional and personal life. She co-authored Managing Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate (Routledge, 2019) and has been the executive vice president for The Story of Christmas charity and appeal since 2021.

Clack said, “I am very excited to be joining HKA at such a pivotal moment of its growth journey. I have been impressed by the progress HKA has made over the past five years and inspired by its vision to achieve the best possible outcome for its clients, every time. At the helm of the new EMEA region, I will work closely with colleagues to grow the region, enhance our client service, and make HKA an even greater place to work. I am looking forward to meeting many new colleagues across the regions as we work together to expand and augment our position in our core market sectors.”