GPE appoints McKay man as portfolio director

Great Portland Estates has appointed Steven Mew from McKay Securities as portfolio director. Mew will join in October 2016. He will join the executive committee and take responsibility for GPE’s investment portfolio, reporting to Neil Thompson, executive director. Mew’s appointment follows from the promotion to the executive committee in July 2015 of Andrew White as development director and Marc Wilder as leasing director. Chief executive Toby Courtauld said: “I am delighted to welcome Steven to GPE. We have never been busier and he brings with him a wealth of experience to supplement our outstanding team.” Steven Mew said: “GPE has always been at the forefront of property activity in central London and I am delighted to be joining at this exciting time. I’m looking forward to working with the team across the many opportunities within the portfolio.” To send feedback, email amber.rolt@estatesgazette.com or tweet @amberrolt or @estatesgazette