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Ian Shapiro (he/him)

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Chief Executive Officer at BRE
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ian Shapiro is the Group CEO of BRE, where he focuses on building sustainable, safe, and inclusive futures in the built environment. With a background that includes a Master of Science from LSE and extensive experience in global development across Africa and Asia, he previously served as an adviser to a UN Under-Secretary-General on urbanization.

Driven by curiosity and a passion for learning, Ian has worked across multiple continents. He enjoys exploring new ideas, whether visiting a fire test lab or learning from agricultural research institutions. A press release mentioned he lives in London with his wife, two children, and their dog, and he actively participates in local charity initiatives.

Unique fact: A post from Ian highlighted his offices proximity to Rothamsted Enterprises, home to the worlds longest-running scientific experiment, which has been active since 1843.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Sustainable Futures
As CEO of BRE, his primary mission is advancing sustainability and safety in the built environment, a central theme in his public statements and company's purpose.
Green Affordable Homes
Previously served as CEO of Reall, an organization focused on developing green, affordable homes in emerging markets across Africa and Asia, showing a long-term commitment to the cause.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Chief Executive Officer
BRE
11-2020
Non Executive Director
whg
10-2023
RSA Fellow
The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)
1-2024 - 12-2025
United Nations Stakeholder Advisory Group to Under Secretary General
United Nations
2-2018 - 7-2025
CEO
Reall
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Education
1999 - 2000
Master of Science (MSc)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Open University
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