Mike Hussey takes over presidency of BCO

The British Council for Offices (BCO) has formally welcomed Mike Hussey as its new president. Hussy, the former head of Land Securities' London portfolio, took over the post from Nicholas Ridley at the BCO's Annual General Meeting in London this week.

Hussey has indicated he is eager to stay close to the changing needs of the membership, saying: 'The BCO is the UK's leading think-tank for the discussion and debate of issues affecting the office sector and seeks to deliver relevance for its broad church of members. There is no doubt we are facing challenging economic conditions. The British Council for Offices has got to be in a position to anticipate and react to change - from the delivery of small office space for entrepreneurial businesses through to fundamental trends in the financial services industry.'

'We must strive to keep pace with changes to the office environment by providing cutting-edge research and insight for members. The BCO's recently launched Guide to Specification is one great example; this, other guides and events from the organisation will play an instrumental role in helping members adapt to difficult circumstances.'

Hussey's appointment to president will see Gerald Kaye, Development director of Helical Bar, assume the role of senior vice president. Gary Wingrove, head of Construction Management at BT, will become junior vice president, with James Wates, Deputy Chairman of the Wates Group, appointed as the second junior vice president.