British Land names new CEO

British Land has unveiled Joanne McNamara as its next Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment signalling a significant milestone in the company's ongoing growth and transformation strategy.

Joining from Oxford Properties, where she currently serves as executive vice president, McNamara brings over two decades of real estate experience to British Land.

A member of the firm’s founding London team in 2010, she has spent the past sixteen years leading some of its most significant investment and development deals. Before beginning at Oxford, McNamara held positions at Hammerson and DTZ.

McNamara is expected to join British Land by the end of November, subject to a notice period of up to six months. Her appointment comes after the announcement earlier this year that current CEO, Simon Carter, would leave British Land to become Chief Executive at P3 Logistics Parks.

Chairman of British Land, William Rucker, said: “I am delighted that Joanne is joining British Land from Oxford Properties, a business we respect and know well as a joint venture partner on the highly successful Leadenhall Building development. Joanne is one of Europe’s most respected real estate professionals.”

He continued: “With her deep expertise of real estate, valuable experience in the world of private capital and a strong reputation for decisive leadership, she is exceptionally well placed to drive the business forward. On behalf of the board, I look forward to welcoming her to the team.”

McNamara added: “British Land is a business that I have always admired, with an impressive track record of delivering and managing best-in-class places across the UK and an expert team at its helm. I am very much looking forward to working with the board, executive committee and all of my new colleagues as we work together to build on what is already a fantastic platform for growth.”

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