The London Legacy Development Corporation has appointed Darren Parker as executive director of development.
Parker is director of regeneration and development at residential developer and housing association L&Q Group and has 20 years of experience in urban development, investment and housing delivery.
LLDC, the organisation behind Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, said the recruit has a track record of "delivering award-winning schemes, recognised for their design quality and partnership working".
Parker said in a statement: "I was particularly drawn to this role given the success of the LLDC in creating new communities in and around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, its commitment to design quality and sustainability, and as an organisation with a wider social purpose at its core.
"There is a real opportunity to take this to the next level with the fantastic development team at the LLDC as a global leader in regeneration and inclusive growth. I can’t wait to get started."
LLDC recently appointed a new leadership team as Shazia Hussain replaced Lyn Garner as chief executive and Suki Kalirai became chair. Hussain has 20 years of senior strategic and operational delivery experience in local government, while Kalirai has 20 years of experience in non-executive director roles in a variety of sectors including building.
Hussain added: "Throughout the recruitment process, Darren’s passion for how good design, regeneration and community engagement can enhance places and the quality of life for residents was clear, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the team."
