This week's London appointments

Lara Marrero, Valeria Segovia and Athely Guedes, Gensler

Architecture firm Gensler has announced new additions to its leadership team, promoting three staff to principal-level roles.

Valeria Segovia, who has 14 years’ experience as an architect, is the company’s new principal and design director.

Her portfolio includes a number of high-profile developments around the UK, including the design for the recent 319,000 sq ft One Fairchild hotel in Shoreditch.

Lara Marrero, meanwhile, has been promoted to principal, strategy director and global retail practice leader.

She joined Gensler in 2002 and today has more than 18 years’ experience, including projects in the retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors.

The firm’s third new principal, Athely Guedes, has managed the delivery of large capital projects in a variety of sectors for the last 20 years.

Her work has spanned multiple geographies, including Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. She joined Gensler’s consulting studio in 2015.

Gensler Europe managing principal Duncan Swinhoe said: “We are delighted to recognise and celebrate the hard work and talent of our three new principals – Valeria, Lara and Athely.

“Widely acknowledged as experts in their respective fields by both the Gensler team and industry peers alike, they bring a wealth of experience, market knowledge and design know-how to the table – each possessing their own unique set of skills and talents that will see them make a strong contribution to our European leadership team.”

He continued: “A huge congratulations to all on their well-deserved new roles, and we look forward to seeing each of these talented professionals continue to excel and drive industry-leading work here in the UK and across the globe.”

Stuart Whitmore, Sika

Chemicals business Sika has appointed Stuart Whitmore as infrastructure manager for the South.

In his new role, Stuart will support and advise engineers and specifiers on the best life care service refurbishment plans for concrete repairs and structural strengthening projects, on infrastructure including bridges, car parks and wastewater treatment facilities.

Stuart, who previously worked as the firm’s technical advisor for repair and structural strengthening products, said: “It’s fantastic to be presented with this exciting new challenge. I was looking to expand my role within the concrete market.

“Therefore, the prospect of being involved in the more technical side of things, whilst building relationships with key contractors, really appealed to me.”

He continued: “I want Sika to become the go-to manufacture for concrete repair and structural strengthening projects. And the best thing is, we have the products, expertise and diligence to make it happen.”

Dr Simon Worrell, Collinson

Customer benefits and loyalty business Collinson has appointed a new global medical director.

Dr Simon Worrell has joined Collinson from Healix to lead the company’s medical services department. He has more than 20 years’ experience delivering international medical assistance and emergency care.

According to Collinson, the appointment will strengthen the medical aspect of its travel risk management solution, which includes pre-travel disease and vaccination briefings, international medical assistance and emergency evacuations.

Scott Sunderman, the firm’s head of assistance, said: “Simon’s appointment demonstrates our continued commitment to providing world leading medical advice and medical care to our customers globally.”

Prior to his appointment, Simon spent eight years as Healix’s deputy chief medical officer.

He commented: “I’m truly delighted to join Collinson; its ability to provide travellers and expatriates with what they need to be happy, safe and prepared for working and holidaying abroad, is unique in the marketplace.

“I’m looking forward to bolstering our existing global assistance capacity and footprint by expanding the medical team and promoting Collinson as the go-to firm for medical assistance.”

Katherine Parker, Arrow Capital Partners

Real estate investor and operator Arrow Capital Partners has appointed Katherine Parker as partner and head of investment management in Europe.

The role will make Katherine responsible for all aspects of the firm’s investment strategy, transactions, fund and asset management across the continent.

Prior to her appointment, she was senior fund manager and head of UK and Europe at Tesco Pension Investment.

Katherine, who has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry with a focus on investment and asset management, was also previously a senior fund manager at Valad Europe.

Arrow Capital Partners was founded in 2015 by Martyn McCarthy and Kurt Wilkinson.

Partner Christian Bearman, Arrow Capital Partners’ head of Europe, said: “We are delighted that Katherine is joining the team at such an exciting moment in our development as we set our sights on expanding our investment platform across Europe and Asia.

“Her impressive track record of investing in and asset managing European real estate assets across sectors will add further quality and depth to our growing European team.”

Katherine Parker commented: “I’m looking forward to teaming up once again with some familiar faces at Arrow Capital Partners.

“Marty, Christian and the team have been building a long-term sustainable investment management business with huge potential, focussed on several urban themes including ‘last touch’ urban logistics, light industrial and office repositioning.”

Six appointments, Carter Jonas

National property consultancy Carter Jonas has strengthened its London-based planning and development team by appointing six new development surveyors, all from GL Hearn.

The appointees are led by Jon Pinkerton, who joined Carter Jonas as a partner alongside George Barnes and Guy Ingham.

With them is associate partner Chris Hemmings, associate David Price and surveyor Rob Gwyther.

James Bainbridge, head of planning and development at Carter Jonas, said: “It has long been an aim to increase our development capabilities in London, and Jon’s appointment and that of his team is a key milestone in the growth of our practice.

“Their combined energy, expertise and knowledge, across a wide variety of sectors and assets, further supplements the strength of our existing team as well as the level of insight we are able to offer our clients. I look forward to working with them to help drive our business forward.”