 Commencing in September 2016, Sarah Grimmer will become the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s (HKIAC’s) Secretary General.Grimmer has been working in international arbitration for over 14 years and has worked on inter-state, investor-state and international commercial arbitration. Her experience includes having worked at two major arbitral institutions, most recently working for the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) since 2006 and serving as assistant counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the international arbitration group of Shearman & Sterling between 2002 and 2006. Commenting on her new job, Grimmer said, “I am honoured to be appointed Secretary General of the HKIAC. Building on what has been achieved to date, I am excited to lead the centre in its provision of dispute resolution services and to ensure its continued dynamism and excellence.” “Sarah is the ideal fit to lead HKIAC to the next stage of its growth. With her extensive experience in international arbitration, we are confident that HKIAC will continue to improve and bring the highest level of dispute resolution services to our users” said Theresa Cheng, Chairman of the HKIAC. Brooks Daly, Deputy Secretary-General of the PCA noted that “it is with great pride and some sadness that the PCA bids farewell to Sarah. She has been instrumental to the PCA’s rapid growth and dynamism over the past ten years. The HKIAC is sure to flourish under her leadership. Through Sarah, the PCA looks forward to deepening its ties with Hong Kong.” |
