After five years in the role, the chief executive of Old Oak and Park Royal (OPDC), David Lunts is to step down next year.
Mr Lunts leaves as OPDC recently announced a new chair with former Labour MP Dame Karen Buck being appointed.
Under his tenure of the Mayor of London’s development corporation, Mr Lunts has overseen a 20-year local plan for the new area which includes the building of thousands of new homes as well as new jobs and local facilities.
Mr Lunts will remain in his role until a new chief executive is appointed.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “Under David’s leadership, OPDC is transforming this area of London, with ambitious plans that will deliver thousands of homes and tens of thousands of jobs. I want to thank David for his hard work over the last five years, which has made a vital and lasting contribution to the creation of this exciting new neighbourhood in West London, as we work to build a better and more prosperous city for all.”
Mr Lunts said of his five years in the role: “After five amazing years at OPDC, now is the right time to make way for new leadership as our plans shift towards the appointment of our strategic delivery partners. It has been a privilege to work with such a talented and passionate team who, together with our partners, boroughs, residents and businesses, have put in place the foundations for exciting and lasting change in this incredible part of west London.”
He added: “I’m delighted that Dame Karen Buck is joining us as the new chair of OPDC’s Board, and she will be leading the recruitment of my successor who will have the privilege of spearheading the delivery of our vision for Old Oak and Park Royal.”
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