As a transformative leader, Shirley Chen currently directs AECOM Buildings+Places’ Asia Strategy and Growth, as well as the business line’s Hong Kong operation and Asia Landscape, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of professionals from 17 countries, shaping the future of regional urban development. She is a seasoned landscape designer and a leading advocate for sustainable urbanism with innovative approach. She blends an incisive design sense with a commitment to integrating sustainability and innovation into complex built environments.
With over 22 years of experience at AECOM, Shirley has strong reputation for her strategic partnerships with premier real estate developers in Asia and global hospitality brands, including the Shenzhen Airport Landscape Renewal, Haitang River Eco Park, Banyan Tree Yangshuo Resort, and the Northern Metropolis development in Hong Kong, which are world-class examples of smart, low-carbon built environments. Her work is defined by a unique ability to translate visionary digital frameworks into actionable strategies that foster sustainable urban growth across Asia.