Milligan hires former Queensberry development director

Developer Milligan has appointed Jon Munce as its development director. In his new role, Munce (pictured) will oversee the delivery of mixed-use projects in the UK. Milligan’s pipeline includes projects in Ashford (Kent), Chesterfield, Swansea, Sunderland and Warrington. Munce was previously a director at Queensberry Real Estate, which he launched in 2011 alongside former Multi Development colleagues Paul Sargent and Stuart Harris. Harris, who is chief operating officer at Milligan, said that Munce has delivered “many complex schemes over the years”. These include urban regeneration schemes such as Victoria Square in Belfast, Southgate in Bath, Friars Walk in Newport, the Glassworks in Barnsley and Heart of The City II in Sheffield. “Jon and I have worked together for over 17 years, first at Multi Development then as co-founders of Queensberry,” said Harris. “We are working on some very exciting projects as we diversify our expertise to meet the challenges of creating developments that deliver value for investors and communities. “In the past few years, we’ve grown our business working alongside local authorities, banks and owners to define the next generation of mixed-use destinations and the roles of retail, leisure and residential within them. Jon’s experience will ensure we find the best and most sustainable methods of delivering these projects on time and on budget.” Munce said: “Milligan is well known for its innovative approach to repositioning and development. It’s a unique sort of company with the knowledge and experience of a big corporate but the agility, collaborative nature, creativity and innovative approach of a young start-up.” To send feedback, e-mail pui-guan.man@eg.co.uk or tweet @PuiGuanM or @EGPropertyNews Photo © Milligan