Gleeds has appointed Mace cost consultant veteran Steven Mason as the new executive director at its London headquarters
Steven Mason spent over 20 years at Mace as the managing director. He was instrumental in establishing its cost consultancy business in 2004.
In his new role as executive director at Gleeds, Mason will work alongside Paul Sweeney, the UK regional director, to lead the London business.
He will focus on maximising opportunities within the public sector, reinforcing the companies established residential and commercial sector expertise, and ensuring that the service offering reflects changing client priorities, such as sustainability and new ways of working.
Mason has over 35 years as a practising surveyor in the public and private sectors and has worked extensively in London and the southeast, working on new builds, refurbishments, and alterations to historic and modern residential and commercial buildings. His most notable projects include the London 2012 Aquatics Centre, British Land’s 5 Broadgate scheme, and the UBS headquarters building in the Square Mile.
‘Natural leader who oozes personality, passion and dedication’
Douglas McCormick, group executive director, said: “Steven brings enormous experience of running a global business.
“I couldn’t be happier to have someone of his character join our business – a real natural leader who oozes personality, passion and dedication, and who will no doubt help us make some meaningful headway in London.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mason said: “After spending such a large part of my career at Mace, I wanted to join an organisation that is an established industry leader, but one whose growth and success I felt that I could contribute to.
“Gleeds offers me that opportunity and shares the values, personality and ambition that I have embedded within me from my time at Mace.
“Gleeds will provide me with a perfect platform for the next stage of my career and I am delighted to have the opportunity to support the business in achieving its future goals and growth plans.”
