The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced on Tuesday that Marc Mogull, founder and managing partner of Benson Elliot Capital Management, has been appointed as chairman of ULI's United Kingdom National Council. The appointment is effective from 1 January 2011.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced on Tuesday that Marc Mogull, founder and managing partner of Benson Elliot Capital Management, has been appointed as chairman of ULI's United Kingdom National Council. The appointment is effective from 1 January 2011.

Mogull will succeed Jonathan Short, founding partner and executive chairman of Internos Real Investors, who has served in this voluntary role since June 2009.

Mogull, a dual UK and US national, brings 25 years of property investment, development and policy-making experience to ULI's UK Council, the largest national council in Europe.

During his two decades in the UK, Mogull has held senior leadership positions in the public and private sectors, developing a strong track record in fostering industry dialogue, championing sustainable development and driving successful public-private partnerships.

His association with ULI extends back to the mid-1980s.