Land Securities confirmed on Monday that Robert Noel has now assumed the role of Group Chief Executive, taking over from Francis Salway who was Chief Executive for seven years and who left the business on 31 March 2012.

Land Securities confirmed on Monday that Robert Noel has now assumed the role of Group Chief Executive, taking over from Francis Salway who was Chief Executive for seven years and who left the business on 31 March 2012.

Robert Noel, 47, joined Land Securities in 2010 as managing director, London Portfolio, from Great Portland Estates where he was property director.

He has led the London team in starting several major developments, releasing capital from sales of schemes such as Park House, W1, brought a focus on lengthening and strengthening income through asset management and negotiated partnerships on key projects such as 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3.