First architect chief to take reins at BDP

摘要

Architect BDP has appointed John McManus as its new chief executive after Peter Drummond stepped down from the role, writes Will Hurst. The role is re-elected by BDP's board of directors every two years and Drummond, who has been in the post since October 2004, "made the decision to pass the baton on, and not seek re-election", the firm said. Glasgow-based McManus (pictured), an architect who studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture and joined BDP in 1985, will take up the role on 1 January.