Our People
Executive Team
Founder, Chairman
joe.woolf@atlasindustries.com
Joe founded Atlas in 1998 after a 25 year career in the construction and oil industries. His commitment to the delivery of services only to the highest international standards, the early adoption of new technologies and the continuous training of staff to maximise the benefits arising from those technologies has resulted in Atlas becoming the leader in its field – a virtuous circle that makes the company sustainable, successful and enjoyable. In 2019 after 21 years as CEO, Joe moved to the position of Chair of the Board of Directors.
CEO
sam.houston@atlasindustries.com
Sam Houston joined Atlas in 2015 as an advisor to the Board and became Chief Executive in 2019. This followed 20 years in senior financial positions within the Jardine Matheson Group where he was responsible for financial and operational management of businesses in Asia, Europe and the USA.
Technical Director
tony.phersson@atlasindustries.com
+84 901311601
Tony joined Atlas industries in 2007 and brings over 30 years-experience in architectural delivery to the team. In addition to considerable construction knowledge and detail documentation skills, Tony has an a long track record of digital delivery using the latest technology and cloud based platforms.
Group Business Development Director & Australia Director
steven.halliwell@atlasindustries.com
+61 (0) 481 278244 / +84 (0) 903 589957
Steven has a long history with Atlas, almost dating back to the company’s start up in 1998. His experience in representing Atlas across the globe is currently focused across Australia, Asia and the Middle East, driving Atlas’ increased presence and portfolio of work in these regions. Steven’s industry knowledge and understanding of the potential for collaborations between Atlas and our clients is unparalleled.
Commercial Director
jc.velasco@atlasindustries.com
+84 965752766
Juan Carlos joined Atlas in 2021 and is a RICS qualified chartered surveyor. During his 30 years’ professional experience, Juan has worked primarily in project management, quantity surveying, and contracts and claims management advisory roles for developers and contractors. He has experience working with clients and on projects across various construction market sectors throughout Europe and Asia.
Director of Architecture
vernon.almeida@atlasindustries.com
+84 909853225
Vernon Almeida leads Atlas’ team of architects and is responsible for the successful delivery of multiple projects, across various sectors and through all construction stages. During his 30-year career, Vernon has worked predominantly in the construction industry. He has been responsible for several award-winning projects (design and construction) located in the UK, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Director of Architecture
matt.parkes@atlasindustries.com
+84 28 3810 1000
Matt joined Atlas Industries firstly in November 2004 and brings over 20 years of professional experience in the AEC industry to the team. He has managed projects in various sectors such as healthcare, residential, commercial and sports & leisure. With his extensive resource management, project programming and delivery skills, he leads the architecture team to deliver on multidisciplinary projects in the UK, USA, Hong Kong, Australia and South East Asia.
Director of Engineering
khoa.trankim@atlasindustries.com
+84 94 578 5506
Dr. Khoa has more than 20 years of experience in structural and civil engineering. With a focus on structural design and project management, he has worked on various infrastructure, industrial, residential, and commercial projects. At Atlas, Dr. Khoa has overall responsibility for all engineering activities and leads the development of Atlas Engineering as we seek opportunities in the growing infrastructure sector across the UK, Australia, Asia, Middle East, and North America.
Digital Director
david.llorente@atlasindustries.com
+84 28 3810 1000
With a formal background in IT, Architecture, and BIM Management, David is knowledgeable in the development and implementation of BIM methodologies, standards, and protocols. David is passionate about new technologies and R&D activities, and has experience in managing a wide range of large architectural BIM projects throughout China and South-East Asia including mixed-use, residential, hospitality and interior design projects.
Regional Client Relationship Management Team
Group Business Development Director & Australia Director
steven.halliwell@atlasindustries.com
+61 (0) 481 278244 / +84 (0) 903 589957
UK Director
rob.kirk@atlasindustries.com
+44 (0) 754 880 5295
Australia Director
nigel.ford@atlasindustries.com
+61 40 740 2061 / +61 8 929 32220
Australia Delivery Manager
greg.wimsett@atlasindustries.com
+61 (0) 431925020
New Zealand Business Director
neil.barr@atlasindustries.com
+64 (0)21 943185
Business Development Manager - UK
andrew.herdman@atlasindustries.com
+44 77 2573 7381
Business Development Manager - Asia
liam.thomson@atlasindustries.com
+65 8393 3684