NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 14, 2024 – Unispace Life Sciences, a leader in designing and building laboratories and other facilities for the world’s top life sciences companies, today announced the appointment of Daniel Maldonado as Managing Director, Americas. In this role, Maldonado will leverage his three decades of international experience in the construction industry to grow Unispace Life Sciences’ footprint across the region. Unispace Life Sciences is part of Unispace Group, a global strategy, design, and construction leader creating people-centric spaces with purpose—across offices, labs and life sciences facilities, hospitality and sports venues, and retail spaces.
“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel to the team. His deep experience in the construction of specialized facilities and his track record of success help to demonstrate that we are the optimal partner in delivering facilities that empower life sciences leaders to achieve their business goals,” said John O’Reilly, CEO, Unispace Life Sciences.
Prior to joining Unispace Life Sciences, Maldonado held a senior management role at DPR Construction, where he led growth initiatives for several of the firm’s core sectors, including healthcare, life sciences and advanced technology. Maldonado also spent 20 years with Skanska in a variety of construction roles, from project manager on building sites to senior vice president of business development, giving him a wealth of experience across Latin and North America.
“Simply put, the team at Unispace Life Sciences is the best at what they do,” said Maldonado. “I’m immediately captivated by the unique blend of opportunity and challenge that Unispace Life Sciences faces. The life sciences industry stands at the forefront of innovation, and we’re driving advancements in laboratory design and construction. I am excited to have the opportunity to raise awareness about our integrated approach and expertise with life sciences companies throughout the dynamic Americas market.”
Maldonado holds a bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering from Salta National University, Argentina; a master’s degree in project management from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain; and a Master of Business Administration from Austral University in Argentina. Maldonado has actively collaborated with several industry associations, including CoreNet Global, American Institute of Architects, the New York Building Congress, the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure, and the Partnership for NYC.
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About Unispace Life Sciences
Part of Unispace Group, a strategy, design, and construction leader creating people-centric spaces for a rapidly changing world. Unispace Life Sciences designs and builds complex, process-driven life sciences facilities for the world’s top life sciences companies.
About Unispace Group
A global strategy, design, and construction leader creating people-centric spaces with purpose—across offices, labs and life sciences facilities, hospitality and sports venues, and retail spaces. Brands in the portfolio include experience design agency Downstream, laboratory fit-out specialist Unispace Life Sciences, and workplace design & build firm Unispace. Some of the biggest companies and brands in the world are among its clients, including Pernod Ricard, Hugo Boss, Biogen, Tata Consultancy Group, Boston Scientific, Eli Lilly, Orrick, Las Vegas Raiders, and University of Oregon, to name a few. They employ over 800 people and have operations in 25+ countries across the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
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