Panuku Development Auckland has appointed infrastructure and development executive Roger MacDonald as its new chief executive officer.
He will start the role in from the week of 28 November after spending the last 20 years leading property and infrastructure projects in the Middle East, the UK, Europe, India, the US and Africa.
Global recruitment process
Panuku held a global recruitment process to select a permanent chief executive after interim chief executive John Dalzell finished in the role on 30 September. Dalzell led the organisation through its first year.
Mr MacDonald has a proven ability to deliver truly sustainable mixed-use developments, including a wide range of complex government projects, particularly in the UK.
Excited by Auckland’s potential
He says he is excited about the opportunity to come to Auckland and "add real value" across all aspects of the development process.
"I am passionate about sustainable regeneration and have been actively involved in this complex arena for many years, operating across both the public and private sectors. With my international capability, experience and enthusiasm for adding value to communities, I ultimately want to deliver the same success for Auckland."
"I will be looking for Auckland to gain that extra vibrancy that comes when more people choose to live in urban centres."
"From the CBD, to the waterfront and other major centres across Auckland, these places need to become community hubs where people really do live, work and play."
