Hammerson PLC — Board/Management Information 2015

Nov 26, 2015

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Hammerson PLC

26 November 2015

Hammerson plc (the 'Company')

26 November 2015

Directorate Changes

The Company announces the appointment of Andrew Formica as a Non-Executive Director with effect from today. Andrew is the Chief Executive of Henderson Group plc.

Andrew has been in the fund management industry since 1993 and, before being appointed as Chief Executive at Henderson, held various senior roles with the organisation including Joint Managing Director of the Investment Management Business and Head of Equities.  Prior to this, he was an equity fund manager for the Henderson Group.

The Company also announces that at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2016 the following changes will occur:

·     Jacques Espinasse will stand down as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee; and

·     Pierre Bouchut will be appointed as Chairman of the Audit Committee.

David Tyler, Chairman, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the Board of Hammerson as a Non-Executive Director.  He has top level experience in capital markets and fund management, including property management, and brings extensive experience in managing portfolios and businesses across Europe and globally.  We believe that he will make a significant contribution to our Board."      

Andrew Formica holds 15,000 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.019% of the voting rights.

There are no matters in connection with this appointment to be disclosed under section 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

For further information:

Sarah Booth, General Counsel and Company Secretary

+44 (0) 20 7887 1000

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