Board Change

RNS Number : 7813L

Hammerson PLC

15 January 2021

 

Hammerson plc (the Company)

15 January 2021 

Board Change

Hammerson announces that James Lenton has informed the Board of his wish to step down from his role as Chief Financial Officer.

The Board has commenced a search for his successor and James will continue as Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Director of the Company until his successor has joined.

James Lenton said: "Following successful completion of the rights issue, VIA Outlets disposal and induction of the new Chair of the Board and CEO, I feel now is the right time to look for a new opportunity. I remain fully committed in the role until my successor is in place."

Rita-Rose Gagné, Chief Executive Officer, said: "James was instrumental in navigating and conducting the rights issue and VIA Outlets disposal. I am grateful for his support and commitment to continue until his successor joins. We wish him well for the future."

ENDS

This announcement has also been released on the SENS system of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and on Euronext Dublin.

Investor Contact

Josh Warren, Hammerson, Head of Investor Relations

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Press Contacts

Hammerson

Catrin Sharp, Head of Corporate Communications

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[e-mail]

FTI Consulting (for Hammerson)

Dido Laurimore

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[e-mail]  

 

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