Mac Mic Group strengthen South East Strategic Land team with new appointment
Mac Mic Group has strengthened its Strategic Land Division with a new appointment to support the company’s growth in south east England.
Kari Burton has joined Mac Mic Group as Senior Planning Manager and is based in the company’s London office at Paddington Basin.
Kari, who is a Chartered Surveyor MRICS and Chartered Town Planner MRTPI joins Mac Mic Group from strategic land developer Lands Improvement Holdings where she was a Planning Manager.
Now Kari will have responsibility for managing Mac Mic Group’s South East development sites through the planning system from promotion stage to a planning approval for the housebuilder market. She will also play a key role in advising the land team on acquiring new strategic land sites.
Kari, who originally hails from Surrey, said
“With just two years until the company’s centenary, I am thrilled to be a member of Mac Mic Group’s South East team. I am excited about the prospect of achieving successful planning approvals for the business by masterplanning well considered sustainable places where people aspire to live and work”.
“The family-run aspect of the company, its rich history, its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, all really appealed to me. I am eager to bring my skills and experience to contribute to the growth and contributed success of the company.”
Kari has bolstered a team led by Ken Hopkins, Head of Strategic Land, and she will report to Conor Roberts, Regional Manager -South East, who is spearheading the company’s activity in the region.
Commenting on Kari’s appointment, Paul McAninch, Group Chief Executive of Mactaggart & Mickel Group, said
“We’re thrilled to have Kari, a highly talented and experienced Senior Planning Manager, join our fantastic team in the south east.
“With her extensive knowledge of the planning system, I have no doubt that she will play a major role in furthering our growth in the region and driving the business forward.”
Glasgow-headquartered family-owned Mac Mic Group has an extensive history as a land promoter and investor, with a reputation built on both community engagement and placemaking.
Mac Mic Group has operated south of the border for more than 12 years and first opened its London office in early 2020 to develop the Strategic Land Division in the South East region. The team has recently moved to a larger office space in 5 Merchant Square to accommodate the team’s expansion.
Mac Mic Group’s Strategic Land Division have a proud record of success in the South East of England, having secured strategic land that paves the way for much-needed new homes.