Hammerson has announced that Lawrence Hutchings, managing director of UK retail and member of the group executive committee, has decided to step down from the business.
Hammerson has announced that Lawrence Hutchings, managing director of UK retail and member of the group executive committee, has decided to step down from the business.
Hutchings is taking a sabbatical during which he will spend time in Australia for family reasons. He will leave the business at the end-September.
The three operational divisions of the UK retail business will report directly to David Atkins, Chief Executive. Martin Plocica will become director, UK shopping centres; Andrew Berger-North remains director, retail parks and Simon Travis will continue to be responsible for managing Hammerson's investment in value retail.
