Pell joins MGAC as executive managing director

Washington, DC According to MGAC, a global project and cost management consultancy, Bob Pell has joined the firm as executive managing director. In his new role, Pell will support the implementation and success of the company’s global strategic initiatives. Pell will focus on strengthening the team’s capabilities to deliver both growth and seamless execution for an expanding client base in North America and the United Kingdom.

Pell has a track record of success with MGAC, working closely with the firm as a consultant and strategist. During this time, he advised on projects including MGAC’s acquisitions of Stonemark Construction Management in the United States and Flint + Partners in the United Kingdom, while also playing a key role in strategic planning efforts across the United Kingdom and North America.

“Bob has been incredibly supportive to the success of our expansion, both in the acquisitions and in ensuring a smooth integration of these acquisitions for our clients and our organization,” said Mark Anderson, president and CEO, MGAC. “We are confident his expertise will be a force in the continued growth of our firm. His experience in growing and leading some of the world’s top built environment firms will be invaluable in achieving our goals.”

Pell has held senior roles such as managing director and chief operating officer at international design firm EDAW, chief operating officer of buildings & places at AECOM, and, most recently, managing director at Hatch, a leading international advisory practice. His background is rooted in urban planning and in building and leading multidisciplinary teams across continents. His diversified experience spans the United Kingdom public sector and private consulting across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. In 2023, Pell served as a Fellow at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, where he focused on creating coalitions to assist cities and communities in developing countries address challenges related to urbanization and economic growth.

“After working with MGAC on strategic initiatives over the past year, the firm presents an exciting opportunity to help change the way business is done in the built environment,” said Pell. “I look forward to working alongside a talented and creative team to position clients for success in a rapidly shifting industry landscape.”