News / York attracts investment boost from down under
York attracts investment boost from down under
A major player in the worldwide professional services market, GHD Pty Ltd has announced that it is establishing a new office in York to provide a strategic base for the company's growing European operations.
Serving the global market sectors of infrastructure, mining and industry, property and buildings, defence and the environment, GHD has secured 300 square metres of office space on York Science Park and Tom Pinzone, GHD's Director of Business Development and Business Leader Transport has relocated from Sydney to set up the operation.
The company has plans to expand its European operations significantly over the next two years and has already recruited eight employees, including York engineer David Marsden, who has been appointed UK Manager.
GHD is ranked in the world's top 30 engineering and architecture companies, has a turnover of AUD 500 million and employs over 4,500 people across the globe. The company excels at delivering innovative solutions and has been involved in projects ranging from infrastructure management for the Sydney Olympics to master planning for one of the world's largest man-made islands, Palm Jebel Ali near Dubai.
Yorkshire Forward worked alongside york-england.com to support this major new investment in York, which will see GHD expand their global network in areas of transport and asset management, water and the environment.
The region's thriving chemicals industry and excellent transport links into Europe were just some of the assets that attracted the company to Yorkshire and Humber.
Tom Pinzone, Director of GHD explains; "GHD were attracted to York for a number of reasons, but particularly because of the strong employment base which has specific expertise in the engineering, railway and transport sectors. There are also excellent transport links, which are vital for our work in Europe, the University of York is very well respected in our areas of expertise, plus it is a very pleasant place to live and work."
Theresa Lindsay, Head of Marketing for Yorkshire Forward adds; "GHD is amongst the world's best in the professional services sector and their investment clearly demonstrates the strength of Yorkshire and Humber as an international business location. With one of the fastest growing professional services sectors outside of London, GHD's investment reaffirms the region's competitive position in the global economy."
Denise Stuart, Chief Executive of york-england.com said; "It is fantastic news that such a well respected, world-class organisation like GHD has chosen York as a base for its European operation."
Cllr Steve Galloway, Leader of York City Council said; "York has once again proven that it can attract the very best companies to the area. GHD recognised that the range of employment skills, office facilities, intellectual knowledge and proactive support available made the city their winning formula. We are delighted to welcome them to the city."
