Land Securities Regulatory News (LAND)

15 Jul 2009 07:02



15 July 2009

Land Securities Group PLC ("Land Securities")

CHRIS BARTRAM JOINS BOARD AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Land Securities has today announced that Chris Bartram will join the Board as a non-executive

director on 1 August.

Chris has had a successful and broad ranging career in the property industry. He is currently Chairman of Orchard Street Investment Management LLP, a leading UK commercial property investment management firm. He is also a non-executive director of The Crown Estate which manages a £6 billion portfolio.

His experience spans the key property disciplines having been Managing Director of Haslemere NV, Chairman of Jones Lang Wootton Fund Management (1985 - 1995) and concurrently Managing Partner, UK (1990 - 1994). Previously he was Head of Property Investment, Scottish Amicable Life Assurance Society. He was also President of the British Property Federation in 2000, a non executive director of George Wimpey PLC (2001 - 2003) and Chairman, Bank of England Property Forum (2002 - 2005).

Commenting on the appointment, Land Securities Chairman, Alison Carnwath said:

"Chris has great knowledge, understanding and experience of the industry and will be an excellent addition to our Board.

"With this appointment, we are adding an in depth knowledge of the property sector to an already strong and experienced team of non-executive directors. We look forward to Chris joining us at such a challenging but exciting time for the industry and to his playing a full and active role on the Board as we look to exploit the market opportunities that will undoubtedly arise."

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