The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Sanghera to the role of Deputy Secretary-General, effective 20 January 2025.
Kiran is a prominent figure in the field of international dispute resolution. She spent over a decade in leadership positions at international institutions in Hong Kong and Sydney, including HKIAC, Harbour Litigation Funding, the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre, and most recently the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA). Kiran brings a versatile skill set honed through a variety of roles, including in casework, strategy planning and business development, and general management.
Kiran is well-known to the Hong Kong community, having played an instrumental part in HKIAC’s growth during her previous roles at the Centre, including overseeing HKIAC’s business development initiatives and leading its domain name dispute resolution practice. She also has strong ties with the international arbitration community and is currently Co-chair of the Institutions Taskforce of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations.
Kiran is fluent in English, Spanish and French. She has been recognised by leading directories, including as a Future Leader by Lexology 2024.
David W. Rivkin and Rimsky Yuen SC, Co-Chairs of HKIAC, say, “We are delighted that Kiran agreed to take up the position of Deputy Secretary-General at HKIAC. She is highly regarded and brings a wealth of expertise and institutional experience. We have no doubt that she will make a tremendous contribution to the continued growth and success of HKIAC.”
Joanne Lau, Secretary-General of HKIAC, says “Kiran and I first worked together in 2018 on the HK45 committee and I am very excited to be working with her again. Kiran’s strong reputation, business acumen and her understanding of the regional and international markets are extremely valuable, as HKIAC enters its 40th year of service.”
Kiran Sanghera incoming HKIAC Deputy Secretary-General says, “I am excited to be returning to the HKIAC in this new role, and to be working with an organisation I have seen go from strength to strength over the past decade. I very much look forward to reconnecting with the vibrant Hong Kong dispute resolution community, and to supporting Joanne and the Secretariat to drive the continued growth of HKIAC.”
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