Pascal Mittermaier will start later this Summer.

He is currently Head of Sustainability at Lend Lease and has helped deliver some of the most prestigious developments to date in Britain – including the London 2012 Athletes’ Village.

He has been closely involved with the Elephant & Castle project throughout its duration and is already embedded within the team in advance of taking up his new position in August.

Mittermaier will replace Rob Deck, the current Project Director who is returning to Australia to take up a new role leading a major Lend Lease regeneration project.

Lend Lease has obtained planning approval of the masterplan for the Heygate Estate and the successful sales launch of more than 500 new homes at One The Elephant and Trafalgar Place.

Mark Dickinson, Managing Director for Development at Lend Lease, said: “I am extremely pleased that Pascal is deepening his involvement with the regeneration of Elephant & Castle.

“His experience of delivering innovative and large scale developments will play a vital role in transforming this part of Central London into one of the most vibrant places to live in the capital.

“His expertise in sustainability will ensure that the new Elephant & Castle is an exemplar for green building.

“His approach to sustainability is about creating safe, healthy and enjoyable places to live as well as meeting demanding environmental targets.

“I would also like to thank Rob Deck for his contribution to the progress which we have made at Elephant & Castle.”

Pascal Mittermaier added: “I am looking forward to working closely with Southwark Council and the people who live locally to create one of the most exciting and transformative developments which London has seen in decades.”