Capital & Regional Chief Executive Officer Lawrence Hutchings resigns

(Alliance News) - Capital & Regional PLC said on Wednesday it will started the process to find a ...

Alliance News 8 May, 2024 | 7:25AM
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(Alliance News) - Capital & Regional PLC said on Wednesday it will started the process to find a new chief executive officer following the resignation of Lawrence Hutchings.

The London-based real estate investment trust said Hutchings, who has served as CEO for nearly seven years, will leave the Company to pursue a new business opportunity.

The company said Hutchings will continue as chief executive during the process to find his successor to ensure a "smooth and orderly" transition. He is subject to a 12-month notice period. The timing of his departure will be confirmed in due course.

Capital & Regional said Hutchings has been instrumental in repositioning its portfolio towards convenience and community-focused shopping centres, and has led the business through significant structural change in the retail market, as well as the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

"He leaves the company well-positioned following its acquisition of Gyle shopping centre, with group like-for-like net rental income and valuations both up in the year to 30 December 2023," it said.

"Under Lawrence's leadership, Capital & Regional has successfully weathered the combined impacts of the Covid-19 lockdowns and the broader structural changes in the retail market," Chair David Hunter said.

Shares in Capital & Regional were 0.8% lower at 51.81 pence on Tuesday morning in London. They were flat at ZAR12.00 in Johannesburg.

By Artwell Dlamini, Alliance News reporter

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