JONATHAN BEARD

Partner/Infrastructure Advisory - Ernst & Young Transactions Ltd

Dr Jonathan Beard is an Infrastructure Advisory Partner at EY, based in Hong Kong.

A veteran with 20+ years’ industry experience, his expertise covers strategic master-plans, feasibility studies, national blueprints, M&As, PPPs, competition and regulation. Jonathan has advised on transportation policy and related infrastructure development in over 25 countries, and directed the master-planning for some of the world’s largest and most successful ports.

Recent work includes leading airport and port pre-feasibility studies in the Middle East, the development of Malaysia’s National Port Strategy, market advisory for a major e-commerce facility and due diligence for a new cruise terminal in Malacca.

Jonathan holds a BA, MA and PhD from Cambridge University, and is a Certified Management Consultant, a former President of the Hong Kong Institute of Management Consultants and Director of the Hong Kong Management Consultancies Association.