KEI makes great efforts to attract and retain the best staff. The founder of the company, Mr. Nobutaka Katahira, was renowned for his technical skill, which was formalised in his contributions to the development of design standards and manuals. Many of the firm’s current staff were trained by Mr. Katahira, and the company maintains the same goals of pursuit of technical excellence, and efficiency in implementation.
The firm ensures to maintain a high level of competence in core technical skills and in project management. Where a project has particular technical requirements, KEI will resource those skills from its network of individuals, academic institutions and firms that are specialist in the domain. These specialists often have a long association with KE, which ensures reliable availability and smooth teamwork.
Through its long experience of working internationally, KEI has worked in partnership with consulting firms in each country. These relationships are highly valued, since they ensure availability of the best staff with in-country experience. They also ensure a high level of repeat business, the ability to provide cost-effective services, and a close understanding of client requirements and trends in each country.
KEI’s clients include the major multilateral donors the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the World Bank together with bilateral donors such as Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Kuwait Fund. They also include the governments and implementing agencies in each country, and private clients such as banks, contractors and infrastructure developers.
