King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership appoints Leo Shapland as first ever CEO

Leo Shapland has been appointed as the new CEO of King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership, starting in August.

With two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Leo brings a wealth of asset management, investment and development expertise that will be crucial for the next phase of the estate’s growth.

As the first ever CEO of the King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership, he will oversee the creation of a team focused entirely on the King’s Cross estate. He will also be responsible for further strengthening a culture of customer excellence and building on King’s Cross’ position as a globally renowned place for residents and the local community, as well businesses and visitors.

Leo joins King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership from Workspace Group where he was Executive Director and Head of PortfolioManagement, responsible for a multibillion-pound property portfolio across London and the South East.

Prior to this, he was Head of Real Estate Asset Managementat Aviva Investors, responsible for financial performance and strategy of the UK portfolio and real estate business. Leo also spent almost a decade at Tishman Speyer working in a number of roles in leasing, acquisitions and development in the firm’s Seattle, San Francisco and London offices.

Stephen Hubbard, Chair of the King’s Cross Central Limited, said: “Leo’s appointment is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for King’s Cross. Under his leadership, we will build an organisation dedicated to the management and development of King’s Cross to enhance the experience of customers, residents, and visitors.

“Leo brings with him a combination of superb technical expertise, strategic thinking and a proven track record leading major property organisations. I look forward to working with him, our partners at RelatedArgent, and our investors, as we continue to build a vibrant 21^st Century destination.”

Leo Shapland said: “The transformation of King’s Cross, from a brownfield site into a thriving community, is one of London’s greatest success stories. I feel privileged to have the chance to build on this legacy by bringing together a team that combines the creativity and operational excellence we need to ensure King’s Cross prospers as a destination for retail and leisure, and retains and attracts global businesses at the forefront of innovation.”

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