Siemens has appointed Susanne Seitz as CEO of the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure. The unit is a newly formed business unit which brings together all Siemens’ buildings-related businesses into one entity, effective October 1, 2024. With a combined portfolio of products, software and services, the Buildings Business Unit is a technology partner for digital transformation, focused on reliable and cost-efficient building operations, decarbonization and energy efficiency, as well as successful business operations for customers across wide-ranging industries. “Making existing and new buildings more sustainable has never been more urgent. After all, buildings generate more than 40 percent of annual global CO2 emissions and we have a responsibility to drive their decarbonization,” said Matthias Rebellius, managing board member and CEO of Smart Infrastructure. “Smarter buildings bring value to their owners, users, operators and to the world around them. I am confident in the newly-formed leadership team. Together with the combined expertise of almost 30,000 people globally, we can take our leadership position in the buildings market to the next level and pave the way to smart buildings of the future.” The Buildings Business Unit works with customers and with an expanding ecosystem of partners across more than 60 countries and in key industries, including healthcare, data centers, higher education, commercial real estate, pharmaceutical and life science, and food and beverage. The business unit’s portfolio includes products for building control, fire safety and security, automation and operation, data-driven services, decarbonization programs and software, including Building X, Siemens’ scalable digital building platform to digitalize, manage and optimize building operations.  “I am excited to have the opportunity to grow this dynamic business. With innovative technology we can accelerate the transformation of buildings to make them smarter, self-adaptive and more autonomous, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, IT/OT convergence and digital services. This supports our customers in reducing their emissions and costs while improving user experience in buildings,” said Seitz. Based in Zug, Switzerland, Seitz previously served as the Head of Sales and Marketing at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, leading the transformation towards digital sales and marketing globally. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President EMEA at Landis+ Gyr and Member of the Group Executive Management. For some 16 years preceding this, Seitz held different positions at Siemens, including Head of Strategy and M&A, Head of Security, Vice President for the global buildings systems and solutions business. She is a Swiss native and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology from ETH Zurich and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

British Land has announced the appointment of Kelly Cleveland to the newly created position of Head of Real Estate and Investment, consolidating her leadership role within the company. Cleveland, who currently serves as Head of Strategy and Investment, will officially take on the expanded role in mid-October. Having joined British Land in 2011, Cleveland has steadily risen through the ranks, gaining experience across investment, strategy, and treasury. She became a member of the executive committee in 2020 and took on her current role in 2022. Her promotion follows the departure of Darren Richards, British Land’s current Head of Real Estate, who has resigned to join LondonMetric Property as Chief Investment Officer. Simon Carter, Chief Executive of British Land, commented:“Aligning our asset management, leasing, and investment activities is more critical than ever as we actively recycle capital and seize emerging opportunities in the market. Kelly brings a wealth of real estate expertise, having led major transactions such as the sale of our stake in Meadowhall earlier this year and forming joint venture partnerships with Allianz and AustralianSuper. She has also been instrumental in expanding our presence in the retail park sector, which we’ve doubled down on as an attractive sub-sector.” Carter also expressed gratitude to Richards for his two decades of service:“I’d like to thank Darren for his unwavering support and significant contribution to British Land over nearly 20 years. We wish him all the best in his new role.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

VIVID has appointed Ian Playford to its Board as a non-executive director who brings with him a wealth of knowledge on property development and investment in customer centric environment. Mark Perry, Chief Executive of VIVID says: “Ian will bring a fresh perspective to our property development and investment decisions as we continue to towards our vision More Homes: Bright Futures. We are committed to remaining one of the largest providers of new affordable housing in the sector. I am pleased Ian has joined us as we continue our ambitious development programme delivering many more affordable, high-quality housing solutions.” Ian has experience of operating at Board level across the UK and international organisations. He has worked in a diverse range of companies such as Kingfisher Group Plc, in private equity and the UK Government. As a non-executive director, Ian’s experience ranges from property development and management, with a focus on customer and business transformation. Commenting on his new challenge, Ian said: “Joining VIVID’s Board will enable me to contribute to the organisation’s ongoing commitment to making more homes available to those who need them most across the central south of England, in a sustainable way with a sharp focus on positive customer outcomes, services, and quality.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

CBRE, the global real estate advisory firm, is pleased to announce Tej Singh as the new head of its Southampton office. He takes on the role from 1st October 2024. Tej succeeds James Brounger, who will move to a new role focusing on client management and major pursuits across the South Coast, as well as continuing to support with the overall growth of the Midlands and South business.  Tej joined CBRE Southampton in 2014, where he has worked with investors, developers, lenders, local authorities and occupiers across the UK and the south coast. He was promoted to Director in 2019. Tej said: “I am honoured to take on the role of Head of the Southampton office. The real estate market on the south coast has fantastic potential and I look forward to continuing to work with our talented colleagues across all services to deliver exceptional client outcomes.” James Brounger has led CBRE Southampton for 14 years and will remain based in Southampton, continuing to work with clients alongside his new role. He said: “It has been a privilege to lead the Southampton office and I am proud of all we have achieved. Tej has an impressive track record in the local market and with our clients, and I have no doubt he will be an outstanding successor.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals