Dacre Purchase

Joined UPC in 2016 and has been deeply involved in the contracting strategy and execution for the 75MW Sidrap 1 project.

Led the development and deployment of the UPC Sidrap 1 Team to deliver the project to COD in Q1 2018.

Dacre is a Chartered Surveyor by profession with a core expertise in the asset development process, contracting strategies and execution of projects.

Commenced his career in Scotland with Scottish Resource Group; roles included Development Director, Managing Director and Group Managing Director, developing and delivering Mining, Property and Renewable energy assets.

Previously the COO of Regent Pacific Group, developing mining assets within mainland China and former Group MD of Scottish Coal.

In 2010 Dacre moved to Indonesia leading the expansion of one of Asia’s largest international general contractors, Leighton Asia, securing >$2bn of new works in South East Asia over a 5-year period.

Dacre has an excellent working knowledge and an extensive network in Indonesia / South East Asia. Currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, working across UPC’s Indonesian assets.