(Chicago, IL) - Lendlease, one of the world's largest international property and infrastructure providers, is pleased to announce that Dr. Burcin Kaplanoglu, PhD, has been named one of ENR Midwest's Top 20 under 40.

Each year, ENR Midwest recognizes 20 contributors under 40 years of age from throughout the Midwest for contributions made to the Real Estate, Construction, and Engineering community. Award recipients are recognized for their job responsibilities, project work, certifications, professional licensures and/or accreditations, community service, excellence and leadership qualities, and career experiences.

Currently Dr. Kaplanoglu serves as Vice President and Operations Director of Lendlease's Telecommunication Strategic Business Unit and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. Prior to his current role with Lendlease, he served as Operations Manager for Lendlease's Multi-Site Strategic Business Unit, where he was responsible for overseeing operations for the company's 7- Eleven Program Management and Construction Management team.

'I would just like to congratulate Burcin on his outstanding professional achievement,' said Murray Woolcock, Executive General Manager, Strategic Business Units. 'We at Lendlease strive to create the 'best places' to live and work. To accomplish this task we need the best people in the industry and Burcin is a wonderful example of our best people.'

Prior to his role as Operations Manager, Dr. Kaplanoglu reported to the COO of Lendlease's America's Region where heled the implementation of new process and systems which improved company efficiency by identifying and proactively managing operational risks. He also worked as a Project Manager and was heavily involved in the preconstruction and construction stages of buildings across the Chicagoland area.

In addition to this professional work, Dr. Kaplanoglu has served as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University since 2008. At the McCormick School of Engineering's Masters in Project Management (MPM) Program, he has taught 'e-Business in Construction' and 'Principles of Project Management' classes. Dr. Kaplanoglu has also served as three time co-chair of Northwestern University's Technology for Design and Construction Conference, a biennial conference that brings leaders from construction and related industries. As an industry thought leader, he speaks at industry events such as National Institute of Building Science's Building Innovation Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Kaplanoglu is involved with community-based organizations related to construction and beyond. He actively supports the Jackson Chance Foundation (JCF) as a board member through volunteer fund raising, financial support and event organization. JCF helps families spend time with their critically ill baby while in neonatal intensive care.

For additional information, contact:
John DeLibero
Director of Public Relations
212 592 6895
John.delibero@lendlease.com

About Lendlease
Lendlease is a leading international property and infrastructure group. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and with circa 12,400 (June 2015) employees worldwide, Lendlease's capabilities span the property value chain.

The Americas region, headquartered in New York, offers project management & construction, public partnerships, development, asset and property management. Our expertise covers multiple sectors including arts & culture, commercial office, education, energy, government, healthcare, hotels & resorts, industrial, military housing communities, mixed-use, multi-site, pharmaceutical, senior living, telecommunications, transportation and aviation and urban regeneration.

We are committed to operating Incident & Injury Free wherever we have a presence, safely creating innovative and sustainable property solutions while forging partnerships and delivering maximum benefits to clients, investors and communities.

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