Francesco Tizzani

Francesco is currently working for Leighton Asia, an International General Contractor operating in Southeast Asia, as Group Manager of Information Systems & Digital. He is a forward- thinking leader with more than a decade of experience in Engineering and Architecture with a passion for automation and optimisation. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches, Francesco is spearheading change in the construction industry and transforming the way we build our world. He is driving his functional department at Leighton Asia with a strategy to create a sustainable future.

Francesco is also a PhD student at the National University of Singapore, College of Design and Engineering, Department of Architecture since 2022, and a PhD researcher at Future Cities Lab Global for the Circular Future Cities project. His research interests include: Circular Construction, Temporary Works’ Circularity, Material Passports, and Building Information Management.

Francesco is a licensed Engineer in Italy (Ordine Ingegneri di Milano) and a chartered Architect in UK (RIBA).