Emily King, Hatch, p via press release

Emily King has led strategic advisory services for high-profile clients and projects across the UK, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and the Middle East. Credit: Hatch

Hatch appoints King

Emily King has joined Hatch as director of social advisory within the firm’s urban solutions division.

King has more than two decades of experience as a consultant in social and environmental sustainability and has joined Hatch from Jacobs, where she was a director.

During her career, she has worked with and contributed to a range of projects for clients including the National Grid, Transport for Greater Manchester, the Environment Agency, and Transport for the North.

King has also worked internationally, providing strategic advice across Europe, the Americas, Australia, and the Middle East.

In her new role at Hatch, King will encourage the diversification of the company’s social impact work into infrastructure markets such as ports, rail, and energy.

She will also contribute to ongoing social impact work with investors, including Legal & General, RLAM and, Aviva.

As well as continuing existing engagements with developers such as Muse, Landsec, and Stanhope, King will be charged with diversifying Hatch’s UK client base, while also exploring international opportunities.

“It’s a real privilege to join such a talented team of urban regeneration, placemaking, and social value specialists,” King said.

“The role will allow me to broaden my horizons into sectors such as real estate and housing development, in addition to leveraging my previous experience to diversify the portfolio across infrastructure and the built environment.”

She added: “With the assured leadership provided globally by James Moore, and regionally in Europe by Neil Walmsley, urban solutions is destined to achieve great things.”

Neil Walmsley, UK director of urban solutions, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Emily to our leadership team.

“Her extensive expertise in social value and strategic advisory will play a pivotal role in enhancing the positive and social impact of our projects worldwide.”

He continued: “Emily’s ability to deliver innovative solutions will strengthen our commitment to building sustainable and resilient communities globally.”

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