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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, focusing on creating sustainable, safe, and inclusive built environments. With a background in strategic direction, change management, and investment, he has extensive experience across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia. He holds an MBA from The Open University and an MSc from The London School of Economics.

Driven by curiosity and a desire to learn from others, Ian is passionate about working in partnership to overcome challenges. His work reflects a commitment to transforming lives and accelerating opportunities for people globally. He fosters a culture of community support, highlighted by company-wide charity initiatives for local children.

Unique fact: A neighboring field to his companys Hertfordshire offices is home to the world’s 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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Priorities

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Sustainable Futures
As CEO of BRE, his primary mission is to build sustainable futures in the built environment, a central theme in his professional activities and public statements.
Global Urbanisation
He previously served as CEO of Reall, focusing on green, affordable homes in emerging markets, and was an adviser to a UN Under-Secretary-General on urbanisation.
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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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BRE appoints Ian Shapiro as new Chief Executive Officer. Featured in BRE Group (official website)
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Ian Shapiro starts as CEO of BRE. Featured in BRE Group (official website)
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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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