Shawn Hurley

Shawn Hurley has been promoted to president and CEO for Skanska USA Commercial Development, effective Jan. 1.

Based in Boston, Hurley will oversee Skanska’s commercial and multifamily development operations in the U.S. He has nearly 20 years of experience in project development, and joined Skanska in 2010 as executive vice president and regional manager for commercial development operations in Boston. During his tenure, he negotiated the acquisition of more than 1.5 million square feet of development rights and supervised the development of nearly $1 billion worth of projects in the Greater Boston area.

Hurley succeeds Mats Johansson, who has served as the president and CEO of USA Commercial Development since launching in the U.S. in 2009. Johansson will shift to co-chief operating officer for Skanska USA Building and will oversee building construction operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

“Shawn has a deep knowledge of the development business. He has a passion for smart, sustainable development, is a natural leader who builds strong, diverse teams and has a proven track record for delivering outstanding results,” Johansson said in a statement.

USA Commercial Development Vice President Charles Leatherbee will succeed Hurley, moving into the role of executive vice president and regional manager for commercial development operations in Boston.
“We believe it is important for our executives to understand the full breadth of what Skanska has to offer beyond their own borders and comfort zones,” Rich Cavallaro, president and CEO of Skanska USA, said in a statement. “Shifting executives’ responsibilities expands not only their own capabilities, but fosters new ideas and innovative thinking within our organization.”