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Milligan, the retail developer, has appointed Stuart Harris, former Queensberry Real Estate co-founder, as its new chief operating officer.
Harris brings over 25 years’ experience in the leasing and development of mixed-use schemes across the UK.
Established in 2002, Milligan is recognize for its work in the outlet, airport, town centre, shopping centre, and leisure sectors in the UK and Europe.
John Milligan, CEO of Milligan said: “Stuart broadens the skills and experience that Milligan can offer with his exceptional track record working in particular with complex projects and local authorities. His appointment as COO comes at a time when we are responding to the challenges faced by high streets and shopping centres – problems that are growing and shifting by the day. We see real opportunity in this market, reimagining retail places, and we are strengthening our team accordingly.”
Harris adds: “I’m delighted to be joining Milligan at such an exciting time in the industry. Milligan’s unique experience and insights into generating experiential retail and mixed-use environments resonates with my own vision for the future of our industry – and I share the company’s vision for growth. Many traditional town and retail centres are reaching – or have passed – the tipping point where taking a conventional Asset Management approach is the equivalent of rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic. The highly proactive, energetic, agile and bespoke approach that Milligan adopts in every new development and redevelopment is precisely what the market needs – and I look forward to being a key part of Milligan’s growing future.”
