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Mace Construct and Mace Consult operate as two independent businesses. Mace Consult launched as a new and independent business on 5 March 2026, through a carve-out from Mace Group. Information, references and materials on this website may represent operations prior to the demerger. Go to Mace Consult here.

Lee Penlington

Group Commercial Director – Mace Construct

Group Commercial Director

Since 2010 Lee has held overall commercial responsibility for Mace’s construction and consultancy businesses. 

Lee joined the business in 1999 with a remit to help develop a ‘fixed price’ offer within the business, and as such was a founding director of Como – the original name of Mace’s fitout business. 

Lee has been involved in the delivery of a number of high-profile projects and has helped fixed price revenues to grow to in excess of £2 billion. 

Lee’s motivation is to find solutions to complex commercial challenges whether they are related to procurement, contract negotiations, or budget management. During his 25 years at Mace, Lee has helped develop best-practice across the Group commercially. 

Lee is Group Executive Committee sponsor for the Group Procurement & Supply Chain Management Teams. 

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Mace Consult and Mace Group are now two independent businesses.

In 2025, a majority investment in Mace Consult by Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives was announced through a demerger from Mace Group.

This completed on 5 March 2026, with Mace Consult and Mace Group (which includes Mace Construct) now independent businesses. To continue, please choose whether you want to explore Mace Consult or Mace Construct.