Albany Tam
About Albany Tam
Albany Tam is an Associate Director at Arup, specializing in digital transformation and large-scale utilities infrastructure planning in East Asia.
Current Role at Arup
Albany Tam currently holds the position of Associate Director at Arup. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has focused on leading major projects in the East Asia region. As Arup's East Asia Region Science, Industry and Technology Business Leader, he holds Profit and Loss accountability, leveraging his broad expertise to drive business success within the region.
Previous Roles in the Middle East
Before joining Arup, Albany Tam was Chief Commercial Officer at WIT International Ltd, where he worked from 2010 to 2013 in the Middle East region. Prior to that, he served as the Business Development and Marketing Director at the same company from 2009 to 2010. His responsibilities included leading commercial strategies, marketing initiatives, and business development activities across the Middle East.
Experience in Dubai's Transport and Engineering Sectors
Albany Tam has a robust background in the transportation and engineering sectors in Dubai. He spent four years as a Systems Specialist at the Roads and Transport Authority, from 2006 to 2010. Concurrently, from 2005 to 2010, he worked at Bovis Lend Lease International Ltd as a Systems Specialist. His work involved systems management and implementation within these organizations.
Educational Background
Albany Tam holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (2000-2002). He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1985 to 1990. His education has provided a strong foundation for his diverse and extensive career in engineering and management.
Speaking Engagements and Media Features
Tam has been featured in various media outlets such as iMoney, HK Economist Newspaper, Next Magazine (HK), Bid8 (PRC), and CCTV (PRC) for his expertise in international capital work projects. He has also been an invited speaker by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, discussing business partnerships with Hong Kong companies in seminars held in Syria, Hong Kong, and Xiamen, China.