Former head of property for banking giant looks forward to “hands on” role as non-executive director of London-based firm
The former head of property for banking giant Barclays, Brian Teale, has joined the board of architectural lighting specialist Future Designs.
Teale – who previously oversaw 25 million ft2 of real estate for Barclays and the construction of its 32-storey Canary Wharf headquarters – said he was attracted to the lighting sector by the “phenomenal” growth potential offered by the property industry’s increasing adoption of LED lighting.
Teale joins Future Designs as a non-executive director.
London-based, 75-strong Future Designs has a turnover of £8m and has installed high-end lighting in London’s revamped Borough Market (pictured) and for oil giant Shell and insurer Lloyds.
Teale told ڶ his role would be “hands on” and that he has already begun meeting Future Designs clients.
Teale said: “Lighting is now a very critical element in building design.”
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