Keir Blaauw

Keir Blaauw

Director

Hong Kong

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Keir has worked as a recruiter since 2007, and has worked with Macdonald & Company since 2014, having joined in Hong Kong where he built his network in Infrastructure and Real Estate.

Now leading the Hong Kong office, Keir works with clients across Asia, leading senior-level searches for clients in both Corporate functions & Advisory roles.

His extensive experience in the region has led to a broad knowledge of the Real Estate and Infrastructure sector, and he is always looking to further his understanding of market trends in the industry, and how his clients look to shape the built assets that make up the cities we live in.

EA Registration Number: R1221132

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