Hackney council’s Olympic legacy chief Stephen McDonald has been appointed to oversee planning and regeneration in Croydon.
McDonald, a former director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, takes up the post of Croydon’s executive director for planning and environment after having worked for the past two years as director of regeneration in Hackney, where his remit covered Olympic legacy, commercial development, housing estate regeneration, and business support,
Prior to that he worked for two years as the strategic director of major projects in Southwark.
He said: “I’m aware of the fantastic work that’s been done by the team to get Croydon to this point, and am confident that I can lead the next stage and help guide the successful implementation of the plans that will revitalise the borough.”
Croydon council leader Mike Fisher added: “With his extensive knowledge of major capital regeneration, he’s exactly the right man to take Croydon forward at this exciting time.
“He joins us as the borough’s plans and capital investment are set to make real changes to the way people live and work in Croydon, and his experience will guide our regeneration programme to the benefit of all.”
McDonald is expected to take up his new role in late September.
Nick.whitten@estatesgazette.com
