Geography

The Leighton Group has a broad sphere of operations, working across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This geographic spread is a key part of the Group’s strategy to diversify its earnings base and insulate itself from the downturns in any one location.

Our broad geographic footprint has been gained through our ability to take the skills and expertise learnt in one country or region, and adapt and apply them in another. In much the same way that Australia differs from one State to the next, the same can be said for the Asian region but on a far more complex and subtle scale. No two regions are alike, even when those regions are in the same country. Ethnic origins, religion and economic performance shift from country to country and all of these factors influence business decisions.

The Group’s philosophy has always been to establish and maintain offices in locations that present significant opportunities or potential. Expansion into new countries or regions is always a carefully considered and controlled process as, overall, it must enhance the Group’s reputation and boost its bottom-line

The Group believes that markets can be managed effectively only when there is an office ‘on the ground’. This philosophy was first applied and tested when Leighton moved into the Hong Kong market in the mid-70s. Since then, expansion into surrounding regional markets has been well researched before long-term operations have been established.

Leighton Group companies have adaptable and experienced staff committed to these markets, which means they are close to clients and able to respond to their needs. This allows Group companies to grow with their clients and better manage the risk inherent in new ventures. A decentralised structure ensures that Group companies are empowered to make decisions in response to local conditions.

• Australia
• New Zealand
• Hong Kong
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• the Philippines
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• China
• Mongolia
• Laos
• Cambodia
• Taiwan
• Sri Lanka
• Macau
• India
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Brunei; and
• Russia.