Our Client
Canary Wharf Group is one of Europe’s leading property developers and estate managers.
With a portfolio of commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, CWG oversees the full process of its assets, from planning through to operations and management.
The Background
Canary Wharf Group needed a Director of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing to lead strategic transformation across its estate.
The role required senior leadership, deep expertise in building safety, and experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Oversight included major regeneration projects and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and related legislation.
Our Approach
We applied our Executive Search methodology, combining deep sector knowledge with a research-led process. We...
Conducted briefings to understand strategic goals and cultural fit
Mapped the market across property, infrastructure, and estate management sectors
Assessed candidates via structured interviews and benchmarking
The Outcome
We successfully placed a Chartered Fellow with extensive leadership experience across commercial property, FM, and regeneration.
The appointment has elevated strategic oversight, embedded ESG and wellbeing into safety culture, and strengthened regulatory engagement.
Strategic Integration: Aligned safety, wellbeing, and sustainability with CWG’s long-term business vision.
Regulatory Leadership: Led compliance with the Building Safety Act and enhanced stakeholder confidence.
Cultural Transformation: Embedded behavioural change and inclusive safety practices across the Group.
Why Us?
At Irwin and Colton, we understand that executive hiring is about more than just qualifications; it’s about finding leaders who can shape culture, drive performance, and deliver long-term value.
Our Executive Search service is tailored, discreet, and built on deep industry insight and a robust, research-led approach. Whether you're hiring for a board-level role or a critical leadership position, we act as a trusted partner, bringing clarity, confidence, and expertise to every stage of the search.
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