Bruntwood SciTech appoints Chris Oglesby as CEO as it enters new stage of growth following significant investment

Bruntwood SciTech today announced Chris Oglesby, current Exec Chair, as its new CEO to deliver on its ambitious growth strategy following the recent announcement of an additional £500m of investment into the business. 

Bruntwood SciTech is now the largest dedicated property platform serving the UK’s innovation economy. It will provide regional cities with the much-needed infrastructure capacity to support future growth, and further develop innovation ecosystems.

Chris takes up the role from Kate Lawlor, current joint CEO and CFO. Kate has decided that she would like to take on a new challenge, having taken Bruntwood SciTech to its present size and success, and playing an instrumental role in securing the latest round of investment for the business. Kevin Crotty will take on the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Chris Oglesby, CEO of Bruntwood SciTech, said: “As we enter into the next phase of Bruntwood SciTech’s growth we continue to set ourselves ambitious targets. By 2032, we plan to create a £5 billion UK-wide portfolio that can support 2,600 high-growth companies spanning life sciences, technology, and broader innovation, and I am confident that the strength of the people we have within the business will get us there.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank Kate for all she’s done for the business. I am particularly grateful to Kate for her instrumental role in leading Bruntwood SciTech over the past five years, as CFO initially and then joint CEO and CFO, and culminating in her outstanding contribution to bring a third investor and new partner into the company. Her passion, perseverance and dedication to succeed over the past 12 years, since she initially joined as Head of Taxation and Treasury for Bruntwood, have allowed both Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech to become the successful businesses that they are.

“She leaves with our gratitude and the very best wishes from me, the business, and her colleagues.”