Hammerson’s chief executive David Atkins is planning to step down from the leadership role.
Atkins will remain in the job until spring 2021, while the board kicks off a search for his successor.
He said: “It has been a privilege to have led Hammerson for over 10 years and I am proud of the many achievements and the incredible colleagues I have worked with.
“The current environment, exacerbated by the impact of Covid-19, is undoubtedly the most challenging we have faced as a business. I feel now is the right time to search for a new chief executive, a person who can not only lead the business as we emerge from this period, but also into its next chapter.”
Chairman David Tyler said: “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank David for his enormous commitment in leading Hammerson during the past decade. He has developed Hammerson significantly through the growth of our premium outlets business, the geographical diversification of our portfolio, our market-leading sustainability framework and the establishment of our City Quarters strategy.”
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