Senior Management Appointment

RNS Number : 8697E

Workspace Group PLC

16 March 2022

 

16 March 2022

WORKSPACE^® GROUP PLC  

SENIOR MANAGEMENT CHANGE: NEW HEAD OF PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Workspace Group PLC ("Workspace") is pleased to announce the appointment of Leo Shapland as its new Head of Portfolio Management and member of the Executive Committee, effective from 21^st March 2022.

Leo joins Workspace from Aviva Investors, where he was Head of Real Estate Asset Management, responsible for financial performance and strategy of the UK portfolio and real estate business.

Leo previously spent nearly ten years at Tishman Speyer, holding a number of roles in leasing, asset management, acquisitions and development in the firm's London, San Francisco and Seattle offices. Prior to that he was an investment associate at Multiplex / Brookfield.

Commenting on the appointment, Graham Clemett, Chief Executive Officer of Workspace, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Leo to Workspace. He brings with him a wealth of experience in commercial property and managing office portfolios. With strong customer demand for our flexible offer positioning us well to deliver our ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time for Workspace and we look forward to Leo joining the team."

Leo Shapland added:

"I'm thrilled to be joining Workspace. With a high-quality portfolio and potential for significant growth through refurbishment and redevelopment of existing sites, combined with acquisitions, there is a bright future ahead. Workspace provides a highly sustainable product with strong social impact on local communities, and a flexible offering that is increasingly the future of office demand. I'm excited to be a part of this growth story."

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For media and investor enquiries, please contact:

Workspace Group PLC 

Clare Marland, Head of Corporate Communications                                       020 7138 3300

Finsbury Glover Hering

Guy Lamming  020 7251 3801

Chris Ryall 

Notes to Editors

About Workspace Group PLC:

Established in 1987, and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1993, Workspace owns and manages some 4 million sq. ft. of business space in London. We are home to London's brightest businesses, including fast growing and established brands across a wide range of sectors. Workspace is geared towards helping businesses perform at their very best. We provide inspiring, flexible work spaces in dynamic London locations.

Workspace (WKP) is a FTSE 250 listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and a member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA).

Workspace® is a registered trademark of Workspace Group Plc, London, UK.

LEI: 2138003GUZRFIN3UT430

For more information on Workspace, please visit www.workspace.co.uk

 

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