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Jardine Matheson Appoints Kevin O'brien As Chief Executive of Jei

PRIVATEAug 17, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Jardine Matheson

David Muir
Hong KongReal EstateHospitalityRetail

Description

Jardine Matheson has appointed Kevin O'Brien as the chief executive of Jardine Engineering & Infrastructure (JEI), effective October 1. David Muir will become the chief financial officer for JEI, transitioning from his current role at Jardine Matheson.

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Company

Jardine Matheson

Location

1 Connaught Place

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

About

Jardine Matheson is a Hong Kong-based conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of businesses. Founded in 1832, it operates in areas such as property development, hospitality, car dealerships, heavy engineering, financial services, and logistics. The company is known for its transition into a modern investor model, focusing on efficiency and shareholder returns.

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