MediaCityUK appoints Reay to mastermind £1bn plans

He said: “I’m delighted to be joining the MediaCityUK team at such an exciting time. I started my career in Salford, studying at the University of Salford, and I have admired the progress of MediaCityUK over the past decade, so to have the opportunity to positively influence its future throughout this next dynamic phase is a privilege. 

“A key part of my role will be enabling future development through attracting pre-lets for workspace and linking together the ecosystem on the estate. I am looking forward to playing my part in the continued success of MediaCityUK as a Smart City and part of this will be through attracting the creative and technological innovators of the future.”

Stephen Wild, MediaCityUK Managing Director, added: “Manchester is leading the way in media, financial services and digital technology. At MediaCityUK, we’ve established a premier broadcasting hub and we’re ideally positioned to take advantage of new opportunities in the growth of Smart Cities, including fintech, during the next stage of our expansion.

“Phase two is already underway and is visible with the delivery of the Lightbox residential tower as well as Atlas’ PRS (private rental scheme) the Green Rooms, which will create nearly 500 new apartments by the end of the year. We’re delighted that Chris is now on board to increase momentum and use his knowledge and expertise to transform our vision into a reality.”

MediaCityUK is a joint venture between Peel L&P and Legal and General.