Marcelina Zielinska and Michael Swiszczowski appointed to Chapman Taylor’s Group Board
We are delighted to announce that London Director Marcelina Zielinska and Manchester Director Michael Swiszczowski, both members of Chapman Taylor’s UK Board, have been appointed to the Chapman Taylor Group Board.
Their appointments, alongside existing Group Board members Adrian Griffiths, Michael Cottam, Mikel Barriola, Jon Hale and Ruprecht Melder, mark an important step in our ongoing strategy to transition leadership to a new generation. This move ensures continued growth and strengthens our outlook for the future.
Marcelina Zielinska
Marcelina joined Chapman Taylor in March 2007 and was appointed to the UK Board in 2023. She brings extensive experience across all stages of the design process, having led a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from individual buildings to large-scale masterplans. She currently leads the team delivering Chapman Taylor’s transformative regeneration work in Azerbaijan. Alongside her work in the UK, Marcelina is also developing new relationships and opportunities in Central Asia. She is a regular speaker at international urban conferences. Her design expertise and strong leadership make her a valuable asset to the Group Board as we continue to expand our global presence.
Michael Swiszczowski
Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to establish and expand the Group’s residential expertise and became a UK Board member in 2022. He is a recognised voice in the Build-to-Rent and housing sectors and is a regular speaker at residential and property industry conferences. With extensive design experience across Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hotels, serviced apartments and modular construction, Michael also brings a strong commercial mindset and demonstrable leadership that will support the Group Board’s mission to continually enhance design quality and delivery.
We congratulate Marcelina and Michael on their well-earned promotions and welcome them to the Group Board.
Their appointments, alongside existing Group Board members Adrian Griffiths, Michael Cottam, Mikel Barriola, Jon Hale and Ruprecht Melder, mark an important step in our ongoing strategy to transition leadership to a new generation. This move ensures continued growth and strengthens our outlook for the future.
Marcelina Zielinska
Marcelina joined Chapman Taylor in March 2007 and was appointed to the UK Board in 2023. She brings extensive experience across all stages of the design process, having led a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from individual buildings to large-scale masterplans. She currently leads the team delivering Chapman Taylor’s transformative regeneration work in Azerbaijan. Alongside her work in the UK, Marcelina is also developing new relationships and opportunities in Central Asia. She is a regular speaker at international urban conferences. Her design expertise and strong leadership make her a valuable asset to the Group Board as we continue to expand our global presence.
Michael Swiszczowski
Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to establish and expand the Group’s residential expertise and became a UK Board member in 2022. He is a recognised voice in the Build-to-Rent and housing sectors and is a regular speaker at residential and property industry conferences. With extensive design experience across Build-to-Rent, student accommodation, hotels, serviced apartments and modular construction, Michael also brings a strong commercial mindset and demonstrable leadership that will support the Group Board’s mission to continually enhance design quality and delivery.