APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RNS Number : 1935G

Workspace Group PLC

23 July 2021

 

23 July 2021

WORKSPACE^® GROUP PLC  

APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Board of Workspace Group PLC ("Workspace" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Owen as Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective 22 July 2021. Duncan will join the Company's Audit and Nominations Committees.

Duncan has 30 years' experience in the real estate sector. He was previously the CEO of Invista Real Estate Investment Management PLC and then Global Head of Real Estate at Schroders PLC before stepping down at the end of 2020. He now acts as Special Advisor to Schroders. He is also a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Governors for the Church Commissioners and Chair of their Property Investment Committee.

Commenting on the appointment, Stephen Hubbard, Chairman of Workspace, said:

"We are delighted that Duncan has joined Workspace's Board.   Duncan brings a wealth of experience in the real estate sector, including a deep understanding of the central London office sector, and I am looking forward to working with him to further progress the Company's strategy." 

This announcement has been made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11. There is no further information which is to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13.

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For media and investor enquiries, please contact:

Workspace Group PLC 

Clare Marland, Head of Corporate Communications    020 7138 3300

Finsbury

James Bradley                                                                                                     020 7251 3801

Chris Ryall 

Notes to Editors

About Workspace Group PLC:

Established in 1987, and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1993, Workspace owns and manages some 4 million sq. ft. of business space in London. We are home to London's brightest businesses, including fast growing and established brands across a wide range of sectors. Workspace is geared towards helping businesses perform at their very best. We provide inspiring, flexible work spaces in dynamic London locations.

Workspace (WKP) is a FTSE 250 listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA).

Workspace® is a registered trademark of Workspace Group Plc, London, UK.

LEI: 2138003GUZRFIN3UT430

For more information on Workspace, please visit www.workspace.co.uk

 

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