London and Paris-listed REIT Hammerson has announced the formal appointment of Jean-Philippe Mouton as managing director of its operations in France.

London and Paris-listed REIT Hammerson has announced the formal appointment of Jean-Philippe Mouton as managing director of its operations in France.

Mouton, who is a member of Hammerson's executive committee, assumed responsibility for running the French business in November 2009, following the resignation of the former managing director, Christophe Clamageran.

Mouton joined Hammerson in 2003 to head up Hammerson France's subsidiary focusing on property leasing, development and asset management. In February 2006, he assumed responsibility for management of the French portfolio as director of Operations.

Prior to joining Hammerson, he worked for Disneyland Paris as Strategic Planning Director, and previously worked at Standard Chartered Bank.