The Client and Brief
Yoo Capital and DFI appointed MRG to recruit an Estates Director for Olympia, one of the world’s most ambitious regeneration projects. Originally built as an exhibition venue nearly 140 years ago, Olympia is now undergoing a £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest cultural hub, blending entertainment, innovation, hospitality, and commerce.
Olympia Estate Services (OES), a dedicated management company, will oversee daily operations. The Estates Director will lead OES, ensuring high-quality service, strong stakeholder engagement, and a seamless experience for visitors, tenants, and partners.
Overcoming Challenges
This role required a unique combination of senior leadership, stakeholder influence, and operational expertise across commercial property, entertainment, and hospitality. The scale and diversity of the estate required the successful candidate to unify service partners and establish a culture of excellence across all touchpoints.
As the campaign progressed, stakeholder feedback led to a refinement of the brief, with added emphasis on experience managing high-footfall, mixed-use destinations, and a greater focus on service charge governance and placemaking strategy.