Dan Labbad, CEO of the Crown Estate, leads one of the UK’s most historic and influential property organizations, managing assets that span from Regent Street in central London to the seabed around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Under his leadership, the Crown Estate is redefining property’s role in addressing the challenges of our time, including climate change, economic equality, and urban resilience.
In this episode of Purpose of Place (recorded in August 2024), Despina Katsikakis speaks with Dan about the Crown Estate’s unique mandate to balance commercial success with broader societal and environmental responsibilities.
They explore how unified placemaking can drive long-term prosperity, the evolving concept of value in the property sector, and the critical role of collaboration across policy, industry, and communities in shaping resilient futures.
Dan shares his perspective on why aligning financial, environmental, and social priorities is essential for the property industry and offers insights into how leaders can navigate the tension between short-term results and long-term impact.
Dan Labbad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-labbad-the-crown-estate/
The Crown Estate: https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/
The British Council for Offices: https://www.bco.org.uk/
Episode Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com