UPP has appointed Willie McGillivray to the position of Chief Operating Officer leading on construction, service delivery and ESG.
Willie joins UPP from senior living residential developer and operator McCarthy Stone where he worked as Operations Director, leading a team of 2,500 across 550 locations nationwide. Prior to this he served as Chief Operating Officer at London Southend Airport and has held lead operational positions at Gatwick Airport and Turner & Townsend. He has a long track record and many years’ experience in the infrastructure/asset, construction and FM sectors and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. Willie completed an MBA at Cranfield School of Management and holds a BA in Business Economics.
Elaine Hewitt, CEO said “We are very pleased to appoint Willie as Chief Operating Officer. Willie will be a key addition to the Executive team, driving UPP forward on our strategic journey.
Willie McGillivray added “I am delighted to join UPP in the role of Chief Operating Officer and look forward to working with the team to deliver a great residential experience for students and university partners”.
