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CEO succession planning
Hammerson plc
(Incorporated in England and Wales)
(Company number 360632)
LSE share code: HMSO JSE share code: HMN
ISIN: GB0004065016
(“Hammerson’ or ‘the Company”)
27 May 2020
CEO succession planning
With the agreement of the Board, David Atkins has decided to step down as chief
executive of Hammerson plc (“Hammerson”). He will remain in position until spring
2021 at the latest, while the Board conducts a search for his successor.
David Atkins said: “It has been a privilege to have led Hammerson for over ten years
and I am proud of the many achievements and the incredible colleagues I have
worked with. The current environment, exacerbated by the impact of Covid 19, is
undoubtedly the most challenging we have faced as a business. I feel now is the
right time to search for a new chief executive, a person who can not only lead the
business as we emerge from this period, but also into its next chapter”.
David Tyler, Chairman, said: “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank David for
his enormous commitment in leading Hammerson during the past decade. He has
led the Company with ambition, passion and integrity, creating a culture that will
live far beyond his time. He has developed Hammerson significantly through the
growth of our premium outlets business, the geographical diversification of our
portfolio, our market leading sustainability framework and the establishment of our
City Quarters strategy. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him until a
successor is appointed.”
Hammerson has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and a secondary inward
listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Sponsor:
Investec Bank Limited
ENDS
Investor Contact
Josh Warren, Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +44 20 7887 1053
josh.warren@hammerson.com
Press Contacts
Hammerson
Catrin Sharp, Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +44 20 7887 1063
catrin.sharp@hammerson.com
FTI Consulting (for Hammerson)
Dido Laurimore
Tel: +44 20 3727 1000
Dido.Laurimore@FTIConsulting.com
Notes to Editors
Hammerson
Hammerson create vibrant, continually evolving spaces, in and around thriving
European cities, with a focus on flagship retail destinations and Premium Outlets. As
of 31st December 2019, our portfolio of high-quality venues had a value of £8.3 billion
and includes 21 flagship destinations in thriving cities, and investments in 20 premium
outlet villages, through our partnership with Value Retail and the VIA Outlets joint
venture. Key retail venues include, Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham, Bicester
Village, Oxfordshire, Freeport Lisboa Fashion Outlet, Lisbon, Dundrum Town Centre,
Dublin; and Les Terrasses du Port, Marseille.
Date: 27-05-2020 08:00:00
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