SEGRO PLC: Directorate change
07 January 2022 - 08:00PM
UK Regulatory
TIDMSGRO
7 January 2022
SEGRO plc
DIRECTORATE CHANGE
SEGRO APPOINTS NEW CHAIR
The Board of SEGRO plc ('SEGRO' or 'the Company') is pleased to
announce the appointment of Andy Harrison to succeed Gerald Corbett
as Chair. He will join the Board and the Nomination Committee as a
Non-Executive Director on 1 April 2022 and will become Chair of the
Board and the Nomination Committee on 30 June 2022, with Gerald
Corbett stepping down from the Board on that date.
Andy Harrison is currently Chair of Dunelm Group plc, a position
he has held since July 2015. He was previously Chief Executive of
Whitbread plc, easyJet plc and RAC plc, and was a Non-Executive
Director of Ascential plc (formerly Emap plc).
Gerald Corbett said:
"I am delighted to be succeeded by someone of the calibre of
Andy Harrison, who brings a wealth of experience across several
different industries and public company boards. We look forward to
welcoming him to SEGRO. My six years has coincided with a period of
growth and much success for the Company and the business is in
great shape. I've enjoyed working with its remarkable management
team. I went on my first public company board 35 years ago and have
been fortunate to serve on 12 others, chairing seven and I am now
looking forward to doing other things."
David Sleath said:
"On behalf of the Board and the management team, I thank Gerald
for his leadership of the Board and for his wise counsel, support
and encouragement over the last six years, during a time of
tremendous growth and success for SEGRO. I am looking forward to
working with Andy Harrison, whose breadth of corporate experience
and leadership will prove invaluable for the years ahead, as we
continue to deliver our growth strategy and the implementation of
our Responsible SEGRO framework."
Andy Harrison said:
"I am delighted to join SEGRO and look forward to working with
David, the SEGRO team, and my new Board colleagues to build on the
tremendous growth the Company has achieved in recent years."
This announcement is issued in accordance with Listing Rule LR
9.6.11 of the UK Listing Authority. There are no additional matters
that would require disclosure under LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6) in
relation to this appointment.
ABOUT SEGRO
SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the
London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner,
manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property.
It owns or manages 8.8 million square metres of space (95 million
square feet) valued at GBP17.1 billion serving customers from a
wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and
around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in
seven other European countries.
For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that
enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box
warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international
distribution hubs, to urban warehousing located close to major
population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality
assets that allow its customers to thrive.
A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good
is integral to SEGRO's purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO
framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company
believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing Low-Carbon
Growth, Investing in Local Communities and Environments and
Nurturing Talent.
See www.SEGRO.com for further information.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR INVESTOR / ANALYST AND MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
SEGRO
Claire Mogford (Head of Investor Relations)
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9048
Gary Gaskarth (External Communications Manager)
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9069
FTI Consulting
Richard Sunderland / Claire Turvey / Eve Kirmatzis
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
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SOURCE: SEGRO PLC
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