Workspace Group has appinted Leo Shapland as its new Head of Portfolio Management and member of the Executive Committee, effective from 21st March 2022.
Shapland joins Workspace from Aviva Investors, where he was Head of Real Estate Asset Management, responsible for financial performance and strategy of the UK portfolio and real estate business.
Shapland previously spent nearly ten years at Tishman Speyer, holding a number of roles in leasing, asset management, acquisitions and development in the firm’s London, San Francisco and Seattle offices. Prior to that he was an investment associate at Multiplex / Brookfield.
Commenting on the appointment, Graham Clemett, Chief Executive Officer of Workspace, said: “We are delighted to welcome Leo to Workspace. He brings with him a wealth of experience in commercial property and managing office portfolios. With strong customer demand for our flexible offer positioning us well to deliver our ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time for Workspace and we look forward to Leo joining the team.”
Leo Shapland added: “I’m thrilled to be joining Workspace. With a high-quality portfolio and potential for significant growth through refurbishment and redevelopment of existing sites, combined with acquisitions, there is a bright future ahead. Workspace provides a highly sustainable product with strong social impact on local communities, and a flexible offering that is increasingly the future of office demand. I’m excited to be a part of this growth story.”
