Bruntwood SciTech, property group behind the Alderley Park life sciences and technology campus, has announced the appointment of Chris Oglesby as CEO.
Oglesby will take the helm at the business following a recent £500 million investment, and lead delivery of its ambitious growth strategy.
Outgoing joint CEO and CFO, Kate Lawlor, will step down to take on a new challenge, after having grown Bruntwood SciTech to its current size, and helping to secure the latest round of investment for the property group. Kevin Crotty will take over as Chief Financial Officer.
Chris Oglesby, CEO of Bruntwood SciTech, said:
“As we enter into the next phase of Bruntwood SciTech’s growth we continue to set ourselves ambitious targets. By 2032, we plan to create a £5 billion UK-wide portfolio that can support 2,600 high-growth companies spanning life sciences, technology, and broader innovation, and I am confident that the strength of the people we have within the business will get us there.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Kate for all she’s done for the business. I am particularly grateful to Kate for her instrumental role in leading Bruntwood SciTech over the past five years, as CFO initially and then joint CEO and CFO, and culminating in her outstanding contribution to bring a third investor and new partner into the company. Her passion, perseverance and dedication to succeed over the past 12 years, since she initially joined as Head of Taxation and Treasury for Bruntwood, have allowed both Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech to become the successful businesses that they are.
“She leaves with our gratitude and the very best wishes from me, the business, and her colleagues.”
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