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The British Land Company PLC has confirmed that Joanne McNamara will officially begin her role as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director on September 14, 2026, succeeding Simon Carter who will depart on August 31, 2026. In the interim period, Chief Financial Officer David Walker will lead the company. Additionally, British Land is scheduled to relocate its head office to 20 Triton Street, Regent's Place, on July 8, 2026.

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British Land Co PLC
02 July 2026
 

 

Confirmation of Chief Executive Officer start date

2 July 2026

Following the announcement on 2 June 2026 that Joanne McNamara will succeed Simon Carter as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), the Board of The British Land Company PLC ("British Land") is pleased to confirm that Joanne will join as CEO and Executive Director on 14 September 2026.

Simon Carter will step down from the Board and leave British Land on 31 August 2026. David Walker, Chief Financial Officer, will assume leadership responsibilities in the short interim period between Simon's departure and Joanne's start date.

In addition, British Land will move into its new head office at 20 Triton Street, Regent's Place, on 8 July 2026.

There are no further disclosures required pursuant to UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

 

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Investors:

Sean Pearcey-Stone, British Land                                                                    0207 486 4466

Media:

Charlotte Whitley, British Land                                                                        07887 802 535

 

Notes to Editors

About British Land

British Land is a UK commercial property company focused on real estate sectors with the strongest operational fundamentals: London campuses and retail parks. We own or manage a portfolio valued at £15.8bn (British Land share: £10.1bn) as at 31 March 2026.

Our purpose is to create and manage Places People Prefer - outstanding places that deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis. We do this by leveraging our best in class platform and proven expertise in development, repositioning and active asset management.

Read more about us at www.britishland.com.

 

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