Proposed Appointment of Non-Executive Director

RNS Number : 3258E

Unite Group PLC

03 July 2019

 

THE UNITE GROUP PLC

("Unite Students", "Unite", the "Group", or the "Company")

3 July 2019

PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS JACKSON AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Unite Group Plc, the UK's largest provider of student accommodation, announces the proposed appointment of Thomas Jackson as Non-Executive Director in relation to the acquisition of Liberty Living Group Plc as announced earlier today. This appointment will be effective from completion of the acquisition currently expected in the third quarter of 2019.

Thomas has been the head of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's ("CPPIB") UK real estate business since 2015 and is responsible for CPPIB's entry into a number of new real estate sectors, including student housing, life sciences and the Built-to-Rent sector. Thomas currently sits on the board of Liberty Living Group Plc, as well as CPPIB's office, retail and logistics Joint Venture boards. Beyond the UK, Thomas is also responsible for CPPIB's real estate investment activity in Germany and the CEE regions.

Other than Thomas Jackson's position as a director of Liberty Living Group Plc, which is quoted on the International Stock Exchange, no further information is required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R.  

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For further information, please contact:

Unite Students   Candice Macdonald, Head of Communications   Powerscourt (PR adviser to Unite)   Justin Griffiths or Victoria Heslop

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