Leadership

Nobuo Shigemitsu CEO

Nobuo Shigemitsu is the CEO of S&techs Group of Companies, responsible for all activities in the Asia Region. He is also a registered Architect in Japan specialising in architecture and interiors. Prior to setting up S&techs (Hong Kong) Limited he enjoyed a successful career with Shimizu in Hong Kong.

In 2000, Nobuo established S&techs in Hong Kong specialising in providing ConstructionManagement and Construction Services to International Clients. Since 2000, the company has grown to nine offices in the Asia region with over 300 professionals.

Nobuo brings multiple years of experience in the Asia Region including 15 years managing a full service Construction Company both locally in Hong Kong and throughout the Asia Region, and 25 years managing divisions of construction firms.

Mike Kavanagh COO

Mike is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with multiple years experience in the Construction Industry and is Chief Operating Officer of S&techs.

Prior to joining S&techs, Mike held various management positions with The Structure Tone Organization in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific Region.

A hands-on professional, Mike works closely with our Clients & Consultants to ensure that our Teams have the proper resources and knowledge to successfully deliver for our Clients in the Region. His experience working with Multi National Clients globally enables him to understand & deliver their unique requirements so that we may continue to serve them as a trusted partner year after year throughout the Asia Region.

Our Experienced Executive Team

Esaka Hidehiko

Managing Director

Esaka Hidehiko

Managing Director

Hidehiko Esaka has vast experience leading the design and project management of projects in the Retail, Banking, Hospitality and Commercial Sectors in Hong Kong, Japan, China and throughout the Asia Region.

His focus in recent years has been serving and developing our Japanese Client base in the Region and his successful delivery of projects under his responsibility has led to multiple repeat projects for satisfied clients.

He brings a unique design and project management experience to his Team and Clients.

Glen Bates

General Manager, Singapore

Glen Bates

General Manager, Singapore

With over 15 years in various management roles on construction projects in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, Glen has acquired a rich and diverse international experience, which he brings to the S&Techs team in the role of General Manager in Singapore.

With a vision of continual improvement and market leadership, Glen oversees business activities and the delivery of projects to ensure our clients satisfaction.

Glen holds degrees in Construction Management and Construction Law, and actively participates in industry charities & organisations.

Greg Pearce

Principal, Singapore

Greg Pearce

Principal, Singapore

Greg is a licensed Architect in both the UK and Hong Kong, with professional experience in the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. In 2004, he co-founded One Space, an interdisciplinary design firm providing fully-integrated architecture and technology design solutions for commercial spaces. Following S&tech’s majority stakeholding in One Space in 2024, Greg now leads our newly formed Singapore Design Unit. He is also the Managing Director of One Space, bringing the firm’s well-reputed design expertise to S&techs across the region.

Throughout his career, Greg has designed numerous high-profile projects globally, including as Principal Architect of Hong Kong Station, a multi-platform rail terminus located at the heart of Hong Kong’s Central Business District. He was also Co-Founder and Director of Hong Kong University's MIDM Programme, Asia's first master's degree in interdisciplinary creativity. Greg applies a rigorous design methodology to all of our projects, irrespective of scale, reflecting his advocacy for interdisciplinary collaboration honed through his urban-scale infrastructure projects.

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Neil Lavery

Operations Director, Hong Kong

Neil Lavery

Operations Director, Hong Kong

Nell is a member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) and has extensive Construction and Project Management experience gained over 30 years in the industry primarily in the APAC Region including Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam and Thailand. Neil's experience has encompassed various sectors including Commercial, Hotel & Hospitality, Retail, High Technology, Education, Sports and Food & Beverage.

Jeffrey Liu

Operations Director, Singapore

Jeffrey Liu

Operations Director, Singapore

Jeffrey Liu has a civil engineering educational background with multiple years of experience in Mainland China and Singapore.

Jeffrey started his career with S&techs in 2009 as a Senior Project Manager in our Shanghai office having responsibility for project operations. Today Jeffrey is responsible for project delivery in Singapore.

Li Shi Guo

General Director, South China Region

Li Shi Guo

General Director, South China Region

LI Shi Guo has 18 years of working experience in the Japanese construction industry and successively worked as a project & construction manager in north China. Fluent in Japanese and English, well-organized in communication and coordination. Understanding the business philosophy of customer service among Japanese enterprises is his advantage in conducting business in China.

His challenge is to spearhead the entire S&techs team in Southern China and achieve all aspects of success through management of safety, quality, time and cost.

Xu Yuan Jia

Deputy General Manager, Suzhou

Xu Yuan Jia

Deputy General Manager, Suzhou

As Deputy General Manager of S&techs Suzhou, Xu Yuan Jia is responsible for the successful delivery of all projects secured by S&techs Suzhou throughout Mainland China. The success of his projects are measured in terms of the best design, cost control and efficient and effective site management.

Having almost 30 years experience in the construction industry, he has been entrenched in the whole process management of engineering projects. His familiarity with Chinese and Japanese requirements and his effective communication with Government Agencies and Clients has ensured the success of each and every project and has led to multiple repeat assignments from Clients in the Region.

Since joining S&techs in 2003, he has served as Electromechanical Manager, Project Manager and is now Deputy General Manager of S&techs Suzhou.

Rao Sheng Ming

Deputy General Manager, Wuhan

Rao Sheng Ming

Deputy General Manager, Wuhan

Rao Sheng Ming is a China Registered Constructor and Senior Engineer. He started his career with S&techs initially as a Construction Manager, then Project Manager and today is the Deputy General Manager of S&techs Wuhan office.

With over 20 years experience, his attention to detail, project cost and schedule ensures the success of each project.

Franky Cheung

Project Director, Hong Kong

Franky Cheung

Project Director, Hong Kong

Franky has worked with S&techs since its formation in 2000. Franky started his career with S&techs initially as a Site Manager, then Construction Manager, Project Manager and today is a Project Director overseeing S&techs Hong Kong's most complex interior fit-out projects. Franky is a "hands-on" Project Director, paying close attention to detail and works closely with his Team and the Client & Project Consultants to ensure the success of each and every project.

Tevas Yuen

Project Director, Hong Kong

Tevas Yuen

Project Director, Hong Kong

Tevas is a seasoned Project Director having multiple years of experience in the construction industry in Hong Kong. Tevas has experience managing and coordinating complex and demanding projects in various sectors including Commercial, Luxury Residential and Retail.

Tevas has risen through the ranks starting as a Project Engineer and taking on more responsibility as Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and currently as Project Director in Hong Kong.

Ray Chan

MEP Project Director, Hong Kong

Ray Chan

MEP Project Director, Hong Kong

BEng, MSc, MAArbDR, CEng, MIET, MHKIE, FHKIArb, MCIArb, RPE, REA

As MEP Project Director, Ray leads S&techs Hong Kong MEP Services Division. Ray has extensive experience gained over many years in the industry in Hong Kong leading teams for various types of MEP installations including for Banking and Finance, Infrastructure Upgrades, Data Centers, Retail, Hotel & Hospitality and F & B.
Ray holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Energy Systems Engineering as well as a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Hong Kong.
In addition Ray holds membership of a number of professional bodies including MIET and MHKIE.

Conor Clancy

Assistant Project Director, Hong Kong

Conor Clancy

Assistant Project Director, Hong Kong

MBA Business Administration

Conor's experience ranges from tendering and estimating and managing fit-out and renovation projects on site to stakeholder management and Client relationship building. Conor has a demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member taking full ownership of his projects and leading the liaison with Clients and the Consultant teams involved. He ensures that issues get resolved by bringing all parties together to ensure effective resolution. Conor hails from Ireland and has called Hong Kong home since 2010. Conor is active in a number of different organisations & industry events.

Kamlesh Malkani

Regional Business Development Director

Kamlesh Malkani

Regional Business Development Director

A senior executive with over 25 years of comprehensive experience working in the APAC Region, Kamlesh brings significant experience to the S&techs drive to grow the business regionally in multiple sectors. Having gained all his experience to date in the Real Estate & Construction Industry in multiple APAC locations and managing significant accounts, Kamlesh recognises the Client requirements in different locations and ensures that S&techs services are in line with expectations.

Nicole Chan

Business Development Director

Nicole Chan

Business Development Director

With over 18 years in Client facing roles gained within major internationally recognised firms such as Gensler, Aedas Interiors, Di Leonardo International, The Getty’s Group, Gartner, and Wilkhahn, Nicole brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to S&techs in leading our Hong Kong and regional business growth drive. Having gained all her experience in the Design and Construction Industry, and managing key accounts for prestigious Clients such as JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, AIA, and Morgan Stanley, Nicole recognises the unique requirements that Clients expect from S&techs as she represents the firm in the marketplace.

Diners Lam

Senior Cost Manager

Diners Lam

Senior Cost Manager

MRICS, MHKIS

Starting as an Assistant Site Quantity Surveyor in 1989, Diners has risen to the position of Senior Cost Manager with S&techs, where he has been a key team member for many years. Diners specialty is in fit-out and renovation projects in multiple different sectors of the industry including Commercial Offices, Law Firms, Retail, Hotel & Hospitality, Luxury Residential, and F & B. He is actively involved at the front end in Tendering & Estimating, Budget Preparation, Value Engineering and Procurement. During construction he oversees Project Cost Management & Control, and Final Account Close Out. Diners is a Hong Kong native and an avid skier.

CK Tang

Senior Cost Manager

CK Tang

Senior Cost Manager

BEng (Hons) Product Engineering, MSc Quantity Surveying, Assoc RICS

Starting as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in 2010, today CK is a Senior Cost Manager with S&techs. CK's experience spans from working in professional practice to main contractor. He is involved from the front end, leading the tendering & estimating, Value Engineering, through to Procurement and Cost Management/ Control and Final Account/ Close Out. He specialises in interior Fit-Out/ Refurbishment across multiple sectors. He is the lead Cost Manager for S&techs on a major framework agreement account. CK is a Hong Kong national and a seasoned swimmer and has taken part in major swimming events both in Hong Kong and Japan. He is actively involved in sports training for children.

Matt Fung

Procurement Manager

Matt Fung

Procurement Manager

Matt possesses over thirteen years of experience in Quantity Surveying and Procurement. Having obtained his Master's Degree in Quantity Surveying from Birmingham City University, he has been regularly tasked with strategic negotiation of Sub- Contractors and Vendors Pricing and Contracts as well as supporting the Senior Cost Management Team in Estimating and Post Contract activities. His experience has included formulating purchasing guidelines, providing Value Engineering support, and communicating to Senior Management and Directors about the Commercial status of projects.

Jimmy Garcia

Senior Quantity Surveyor, MEP

Jimmy Garcia

Senior Quantity Surveyor, MEP

BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Registered Mechanical Engineer

Since starting his career in 2000, Jimmy has gained vast experience as a Mechanical Engineer and Quantity Surveyor specialising in Building Services, Jimmy brings a wealth of experience to his projects both in the front end, while tendering and estimating, through to purchasing and cost management to final account. He has been a key team member on multiple types of complex projects ranging from airport structures to Data Centres, Clean Room facilities, Commercial fit-outs, Renovation projects, and Hospitality projects. He has worked in multiple Asia locations as well as the Middle East. Jimmy hails from The Philippines and has called Hong Kong home since 2005.

Sing Tang

Senior MEP Project Manager

Sing Tang

Senior MEP Project Manager

With 20+ years of solid experience in Mechanical and Electrical, Sing is responsible for mechanical, electrical, security, IT, plumbing, and fire protection elements of his projects from award through pre-construction, construction and post construction. Sing is a hands-on professional who involves himself in the detail required to compile a complete set of combined services drawings through to As-Builts and project close out documentation. He will trouble shoot issues as they arise across all MEP trades and act as liaison with the Client IT staff and appointed Consultants.

David Wong

Project Manager

David Wong

Project Manager

In the capacity of Project Manager, David is responsible for planning, problem solving, and time management, leading the direction of site management staff, execution of day-to-day site activities, budget schedule and quality control. He also is the conduit between the Client, coordination between the Client, Design Team and our Site Team.

Yuki Shigemitsu

General Director, REMOC inc.

Yuki Shigemitsu

General Director, REMOC inc.

Yuki Shigemitsu is the representative of REMOC inc., an IT group company of S&techs, actively creating various on-site digital transformations (DX). Having worked within the construction division, he keenly felt the necessity for on-site digitization due to labor shortages, which lead to the establishment of REMOC inc. in 2020, which specializes in DX for on-site safety and environmental management.

Currently, REMOC inc. engages in the development of AI modules, software, and hardware, addressing various challenges at site level. REMOC inc. provides services not only for S&techs' sites but also for manufacturing, food, and retail markets, actively serving as an innovation partner for on-site solutions.

Leadership

Nobuo Shigemitsu CEO

Mike Kavanagh COO

Our Experienced Executive Team

Esaka Hidehiko

Glen Bates

Greg Pearce

Neil Lavery

Jeffrey Liu

Li Shi Guo

Xu Yuan Jia

Rao Sheng Ming

Franky Cheung

Tevas Yuen

Ray Chan

Conor Clancy

Kamlesh Malkani

Nicole Chan

Diners Lam

CK Tang

Matt Fung

Jimmy Garcia

Sing Tang

David Wong

Yuki Shigemitsu

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