Andrew Jones to step down as head of retail at British Land

Andrew Jones is set to step down from his posts as executive director and head of retail at British Land. The UK REIT said in a statement on Wednesday that Jones is considering leaving and has commenced discussions 'regarding the timing of any such departure'.

Jones joined British Land in July 2005 after the company’s acquisition of Pillar Property. He was appointed to the executive committee in August 2005 and elected as an executive director on 14 July 2006.

He joined Pillar in 1995, becoming an executive director in 2002 with responsibilities for Retail Park investment and asset management.