Directorate Change

Hammerson PLC
08 May 2003



Hammerson plc - Board Changes



Hammerson plc has today appointed David Edmonds as a non-executive director of
the Company.

David Edmonds is Director General of Telecommunications ('Oftel'), a position he
has held since March 1998, and a Member of the Board of Ofcom, the Office of
Communications, since October 2002. His previous appointments include: Managing
Director, Group Central Services, NatWest Group (1991-Dec 1997); Chief
Executive, Housing Corporation (1984-1991); Civil Service Posts at the
Department of the Environment (1966-1984).

He is a Council Member, University of Keele, a Board Member of English
Partnerships and a Member, Steering Board of the Radiocommunications Agency, the
DTI agency responsible for spectrum planning, allocation and licensing.

Ronald Spinney, Chairman of Hammerson said:


        '     We are delighted to welcome David Edmonds to the Board. He has
        very broad experience both of the public and private sectors. I am sure
        that he will make a major contribution to Hammerson.'

Aged 59, Mr Edmonds was educated at Helsby County Grammar School, Cheshire and
University of Keele. Married, with four children, his interests include opera,
theatre, art, travel, running and golf.

Mr Edmonds replaces Frank Charnock who stands down from the Board at today's
Annual General Meeting. Paying tribute, Ronald Spinney said:


        '     We are grateful to Mr Charnock for his contribution to Hammerson
        over 40 years and his wise counsel to the Board as a non-executive
        director over the last nine years.'



For further information:


        Ronald Spinney                    Tel: [phone]

        Chairman

        Hammerson plc

        Chris Smith                       Tel: [phone]

        Director of Corporate Affairs     [e-mail]

        Hammerson plc





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