Ian Shapiro has today started his role as the new chief executive officer of the Building Research Establishment (BRE)
He joins BRE following seven years as CEO of Reall, a non-profit organisation that invests in and develops sustainable, affordable housing solutions in Africa and Asia. He will continue in his advisory roles for UN-Habitat and WHG.
Shapiro’s appointment marks a new chapter for BRE as it continues to contribute to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to the built environment’s most urgent challenges.
Ian Shapiro, chief executive officer of BRE said: “It’s a privilege to join BRE at such a pivotal time. I’m excited to work with the talented teams here to help shape a built environment that is safe, sustainable and inspiring – for today and for future generations.”
Ian Shapiro succeeds Gillian Charlesworth
Ian Shapiro, the new BRE chief executive officer, commented earlier this year: “I’m hugely honoured to have been invited to take on this role and want to thank Gillian Charlesworth for her vision and leadership. Thanks to her, I will be joining an organisation that is already making a meaningful impact on the built environment.
“Our focus must now be on transforming the built environment to create safe, sustainable and inspiring spaces for people today and for generations to come – all while targeting net zero carbon. BRE has a vital role to play in this transformation and I’m excited to learn from the science, the solutions and the talented teams driving this mission forward when I begin later this year.”
Gillian Charlesworth led BRE for six years and is now retiring from full-time work
She said: “I’ve been proud to lead BRE over the last six years and would like to thank the brilliant team at BRE for their continued dedication to collaborating across industries, government and borders to make the built environment better and safer for all. I look forward to seeing BRE’s continued progress on this mission, and I wish Ian every success in his new role.”
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