Liverpool bolsters new-look development team
Following the appointment of Nuala Gallagher last week, Sophie Bevan has joined the city council from the combined authority to lead on a raft of high-profile schemes.
In her role as director of development and major projects at Liverpool City Council, Bevan will report to Gallagher and oversee schemes including Festival Gardens, Kings Dock, Anfield Square, Paddington Village, and Littlewoods Studios.
Liverpool-born Bevan said she was “delighted” to be joining the city council.
“There’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of Liverpool’s story – with so many ground-breaking developments underway and schemes that will help stimulate economic growth and jobs for our residents. I cannot wait to get started.”
Bevan is currently senior investment manager at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and will join the city council in May.
Her previous jobs include stints as retail and leisure director at Allied London, associate partner at Knight Frank, and associate director at Europa Capital Partners.
“Sophie has the vision, passion and dedication to excel in this role,” said Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson.
“She is an outstanding professional who brings with her more than 25 years of investment and development experience in both the public and private sectors. I welcome her appointment, which further strengthens the senior team at the council and will undoubtedly help us deliver better outcomes for our residents.”
Bevan’s appointment is part of a reorganisation of the city council’s senior team.
The authority is also in the midst of recruiting for other key posts, including a permanent chief executive, and new corporate directors for neighbourhoods and housing, and finance and resources.
