Battersea developer names new chief executive

The Malaysian owned operator and developer of London’s Battersea Power Station has appointed former Galliard Homes boss Donagh “Don” O’Sullivan as chief executive. O’Sullivan will take up the role at Battersea Power Station Development Company from next week, leading the next phase of development of the former industrial site following the restoration and public opening of the Grade II* listed power station in 2022. He replaces Simon Murphy, who left in March after six years as chief executive and six as chief financial officer.   O’Sullivan, a chartered civil engineer who began his career with Balfour Beatty in 1990, joined Galliard Homes in 2001 as a contract manager. He rose to become chief executive in July 2017, holding the post until March 2022. As well as leading the next phase of development at Battersea, he will oversee the operation of the growing riverside neighbourhood, which is already home to 140 shops, bars and restaurants, more than 2,500 residents, leisure venues and offices, including Apple’s new 500,000 sq ft UK headquarters and the newly launched 50 Electric Boulevard, a 200,000 sq ft state-of-the-art office building designed by Foster + Partners. Tan Sri Jagan Sabapathy, chairman of Battersea Power Station Project Holding Company, said: “Don joins us as we embark on the next phase of development at Battersea Power Station and as we strengthen the performance of our assets under management.” O’Sullivan said he had long been an admirer of the landmark project.