Kajima Properties Europe (KPE) has appointed Ian Patillo as Senior Development Manager, bolstering its London-based development team. He brings a decade of experience in real estate development, land acquisition and project delivery across the UK and international markets.
In his new role, Patillo will focus on planning-led development opportunities in London and the UK, working across KPE’s pipeline of workspace, logistics and living projects. In November 2025, KPE completed the expansion of its existing 466-bedroom purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Poznań, Poland.
Background and recent roles
Patillo joins from Landsec, where he was Development Manager on major London schemes. His experience spans design coordination, planning, legal negotiation, ESG strategy, stakeholder engagement and financial management, from feasibility through enabling works and early delivery.
Recent projects include office-led developments at Hill House and 55 Old Broad Street in the City of London, with a focus on net-zero carbon and ESG-led outcomes. He previously worked at Turner & Townsend and at Wesgroup Properties in Vancouver, Canada, where he delivered master-planned communities and mixed-use schemes with a combined construction value exceeding £1 billion.
London pipeline focus
Based in KPE’s London office, Patillo will work with Head of Project Management Phil McLaughlin, Investment Director Tim James and the wider development and investment teams.
His initial focus includes two planning-led commercial projects in central London: 1 St John's Square in Farringdon and 27 Soho Square in Soho, where KPE intends to undertake a comprehensive reimagining and sensitive expansion of both buildings.
Kajima Properties Europe has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, design-led developments, and I'm thrilled to join the team at such a pivotal time for the business.
Ian Patillo, Senior Development Manager, Kajima Properties Europe
Ian's appointment reflects our continued investment in development talent as we continue to grow our award-winning development capabilities and broaden our scope and reach.
John Harcourt, Managing Director, Kajima Properties Europe