Shopping centre owner and operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has announced two senior hires for its mixed-use regeneration and development pipeline.
Penny Cameron, who worked for Stanhope and Hammerson, joins as the company’s new head of development, bringing a plethora of residential experience to the position.
She oversaw the transformation of important development sites, such as the Television Centre project and One Bishopsgate Plaza in the City of London, into high-quality residential-led quarters.
Meanwhile, Brent Seaton has joined as head of construction having recently worked as project director for Multiplex.
He brings a wide range of residential delivery experience, including the Damac Tower in Nine Elms.
Seaton will be in charge of both the design and construction departments and will act as an enabler for the company’s construction pipeline.
Commenting on the hires, Scott Parsons, COO, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield UK said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome both Penny and Brent to help drive forward our exciting mixed use development pipeline and unlock future opportunities. Their extensive industry experience will bolster our current team and help cement URW’s role as a vital development partner to the communities in which we operate.’
Penny Cameron, head of development, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield UK commented: ‘It’s a pleasure to be appointed to lead such an innovative and driven development team at a very exciting time with the breadth and scale of development projects in the pipeline for URW. I’m looking forward to being part of a wide programme of work that will see us continue to create sustainable, engaging spaces for communities to live and meet.’
Brent Seaton, head of construction, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield UK added: ‘URW is a pioneering organisation within the industry and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to lead not only the UK Design & Construction team, but also our Construction Centre of Excellence across Europe. With major residential and asset transformation projects ahead, I’m excited for the challenges and major opportunities that 2023 and beyond will bring.’
Reporting to UK COO Scott Parsons, Cameron and Seaton will lead on major development and design & construction projects.
These include the 1,700 residential scheme and the Ministry at Westfield London, the 10,684 m2 new concept combining?workspace, a multi-studio fitness?offer and?a rooftop bar and restaurant, due to launch in Q1 2024.
