Skansen

Name:
Stephen Banks

Title:
Managing Director

Biography:
Stephen has been working in the fitting out and refurbishment sector for over 25 years, and is one of the most respected construction leaders in the industry.

Stephen is responsible for all Skansen’s UK operations including the day to day management of all sites and projects. He is also closely involved with Skansen’s Social responsibility commitments and the community home projects for IPI in Meru, Kenya specifically.

Name:
Peter Smith

Title:
Commercial Director

Biography:
Peter has extensive experience in the fitting out and refurbishment industry, having worked in both the London and European markets for the last 20 years. With a wide range of knowledge regarding procurement routes utilised throughout the industry, Peter is responsible for overseeing Skansen’s commercial teams for both the pre and post construction phases of projects.

Name:
Elizabeth Goldbrom

Title:
Head of HR

Biography:
Elizabeth joined Skansen in 2004 and since then has been an integral part of Skansen’s structured growth.  She became Head of HR in 2008 and is currently working towards the CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice.  Elizabeth is responsible for all elements of HR for Skansen and has developed Human Resources as a business driver.  As a service based company, Human Resources is a key asset and Skansen’s HR policy reflects this.  Elizabeth is also closely involved with the company’s Social Responsibility becoming a Trustee of the Skansen Foundation in 2009.

Name:
James Lang

Title:
Director

Biography:
James has worked in the Surveying and Design & Build sectors for 20 years, developing UK European and US business opportunities. During this time James was involved in prestigious commercial developments in South West London, such as Chelsea Harbour, as well as representing clients in both disposal and acquisitions of up to 230,000 sq ft.
James is responsible for managing Skansen’s Design & Build projects, focusing specifically on West End (London) and UK regional projects.

Name:
James Pack

Title:
Group Marketing Director

Biography:
James has worked in refurbishment, fitting out and commercial real estate sector for over 15 years. Having started his career as an army officer in the Royal Green Jackets, James moved to multi-disciplinary surveying practice Cushman & Wakefield where he specialised in identifying clients' prospective occupational requirements and project managing the acquisition and occupation process. In 1998 he moved into the refurbishment and fit out sector and is one of Skansen’s founding directors.

He is a Ska Rating© Committee member and responsible for ensuring Skansen meets their Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility objectives as set out in the CSR Policies. James also works with James Lang on Skansen’s Design & Build Services focusing on the City of London and Midtown specifically.