Japanese developer and investor Mitsui Fudosan has appointed Tomoo Nakamura as managing director, effective from 1 June.
Nakamura succeeds Eiichiro Onozawa, who is returning to Mitsui Fudosan’s Tokyo business, following four years managing and growing the property company’s UK and European arm.
Nakamura, who joined Mitsui Fudosan in 1993, has held a range of positions includng heading up its Asia Pacific business in Tokyo, working as deputy managing director of Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) and acting as managing director of the company’s Thailand operations.
Nakamura will be tasked with working closely with Stanhope, in which Mitsui Fudosan UK holds a stake, to further expand the business's portfolio in Europe.
The firm has recently delivered landmark projects in London including the transformation of Television Centre from the BBC’s former home into a residential and leisure destination, and the re-imagining of White City Place into a business hub. The completion of 1 Angel Court created a new, mixed-use office development in the City of London.
Nakamura said: 'This is a period of opportunity for Mitsui Fudosan UK and I look forward to working with the team to ensure the continued success of the company.
'I would like to thank Eiichiro for everything that he accomplished over the last four years and I am excited to build upon his good work. Our focus remains growing the solid relationships we have with our business partners and identifying opportunities to grow our portfolio through investing in and developing prime commercial projects in prominent locations.'
Mitsui Fudosan UK has also announced that it is moving its London office to Cassini House at 57-58 St James's Street, London later this month.
