HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, is delighted to announce that Haroon Niazi FRICS, Partner, Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead, EMEA has been appointed as Chair of the Middle East and Africa World Regional Board (WRB) by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

As the new MEA WRB Chair, Haroon will lead the Board to deliver the agreed RICS strategy and objectives at a regional level by overseeing plans within the Middle East and Africa region. He succeeds the previous MEA WRB Chair, Chris Seymour FRICS. 

Haroon, who leads HKA’s core construction claims and expert (CCE) services group across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will also take on a role and become a member of the Membership Services Committee (MSC), representing the MEA region. The purpose of the MSC is to advise on how RICS’ strategy is operationalised so that members feel valued and engaged while recommending the regional business plans developed by WRBs for approval of the RICS Board, as well as overseeing member services and experience.

“It is an honour to be appointed to this role. The WRB plays a key part in delivering RICS’ strategic objectives across the built environment, benefiting Members as well as key stakeholders both in the private and public sector. I look forward to working with RICS colleagues and fellow Board members as we aim to continue with some of our key initiatives.”

Haroon Niazi, Partner, Construction, Claims and Expert Services Lead, EMEA

Following Haroon’s appointment, the appointment process for new members of the MEA WRB will recommence. RICS is also undertaking the Board recruitment process for new opportunities on the Regional Advisory Boards in the UAE, Qatar, KSA and across Africa in 2024.

RICS press announcement can be read here: New WRB Chair Appointed in the Middle East and Africa (rics.org).

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