Hammerson appoints Robert Noel as chairman
Shopping centre operator Hammerson has announced that Robert Noel will succeed David Tyler as its non-executive chairman.
With his start date yet to be confirmed, he will join the Hammerson board no later than 1 October. He has extensive experience in the real estate sector and until March worked as chief executive of Landsec.
Noel is currently a senior independent director at Taylor Wimpey and a trustee of the Natural History Museum.
Commenting on his appointment, he said: “I am delighted to be joining Hammerson. The retail property sector is going through a period of unprecedented upheaval, but I look forward very much to helping the company steer through the challenges it is currently facing and capitalise on the significant opportunities ahead.”
Never Miss a Retail Update!Gwyn Burr, senior independent director at Hammerson, added: “Rob brings with him vast experience of the property industry which will help accelerate the board’s ambitions to put the company back onto a stable footing.
Hammerson has also announced that Desmond de Beer has joined its board as a non-executive director. He is currently a non-executive director of Lighthouse Capital which owns a 15.1% stake in Hammerson.
