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29 July 2024
SHAFTESBURY CAPITAL PLC (the "Company")
BOARD CHANGES
The Board of Shaftesbury Capital PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Sian Westerman as an independent Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 September 2024. On appointment, Sian will also become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Sian Westerman is an experienced non-executive director in the private retail, fashion and beauty sectors and is Chair of Strathberry Holdings Limited and Fenwick Limited, and a non-executive director of Augustinus Bader and Lyma Life Limited. Since 2014, Sian has been a Senior Global Advisor to Rothschild & Co where she previously held a number of senior executive roles specialising in retail and luxury M&A. Sian is on the Executive Board of the British Council of Fashion, Co-Chair of the Partnership Review Board, Lane Crawford Joyce Group, a member of the International Advisory Board of Brown Advisory and a Trustee of The Barbican Centre Trust.
Charlotte Boyle will step down as a Non-executive Director of the Company from 31 August 2024. Charlotte joined the Board in 2017 and has carried out a number of important roles on the Board over the years including making a significant contribution to the merger with Shaftesbury PLC and the subsequent successful integration of the businesses.
Jonathan Nicholls, Chairman of Shaftesbury Capital PLC, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Sian to Shaftesbury Capital. Her extensive expertise in the retail and luxury sectors will bring valuable insight to the Board.
I would like to thank Charlotte for her significant commitment and contribution to the Board over the past seven years. Her support, insight and expertise have been greatly valued and we wish her every success for the future."
There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to UKLR 6.4.8R.
ENDS
Corporate enquiries:
Shaftesbury Capital PLC | +44 (0)20 3214 9150 | |
Jonathan Nicholls | Chairman | |
Ruth Pavey | Company Secretary |
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About Shaftesbury Capital
Shaftesbury Capital PLC ("Shaftesbury Capital") is the leading central London mixed-use REIT and is a constituent of the FTSE-250 Index. Our property portfolio, valued at £4.75 billion as at 31 December 2023, extends to 2.9 million square feet of lettable space across the most vibrant areas of London's West End. With a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, residential and offices, our destinations include the high footfall, thriving neighbourhoods of Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown. Our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations and transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line. Shaftesbury Capital shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") (primary) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE") (secondary) and the A2X (secondary).
Our purpose
Investing to create thriving destinations in London's West End where people enjoy visiting, working, and living.
Our values
We have a set of values that are fundamental to our behaviour, decision making and the delivery both of our purpose and strategy: Act with integrity; Take a creative approach; Listen and collaborate; Take a responsible, long-term view; and Make a difference.
