REG-SEGRO PLC Directorate change

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Directorate change

 

7 January 2022

SEGRO plc

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

SEGRO APPOINTS NEW CHAIR

The Board of SEGRO plc ('SEGRO' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce the
appointment of Andy Harrison to succeed Gerald Corbett as Chair. He will join
the Board and the Nomination Committee as a Non-Executive Director on 1 April
2022 and will become Chair of the Board and the Nomination Committee on 30
June 2022, with Gerald Corbett stepping down from the Board on that date.

Andy Harrison is currently Chair of Dunelm Group plc, a position he has held
since July 2015. He was previously Chief Executive of Whitbread plc, easyJet
plc and RAC plc, and was a Non-Executive Director of Ascential plc (formerly
Emap plc).

Gerald Corbett said:

“I am delighted to be succeeded by someone of the calibre of Andy Harrison,
who brings a wealth of experience across several different industries and
public company boards. We look forward to welcoming him to SEGRO. My six years
has coincided with a period of growth and much success for the Company and the
business is in great shape. I’ve enjoyed working with its remarkable
management team. I went on my first public company board 35 years ago and have
been fortunate to serve on 12 others, chairing seven and I am now looking
forward to doing other things.”

David Sleath said:

“On behalf of the Board and the management team, I thank Gerald for his
leadership of the Board and for his wise counsel, support and encouragement
over the last six years, during a time of tremendous growth and success for
SEGRO. I am looking forward to working with Andy Harrison, whose breadth of
corporate experience and leadership will prove invaluable for the years ahead,
as we continue to deliver our growth strategy and the implementation of our
Responsible SEGRO framework.”

Andy Harrison said:

“I am delighted to join SEGRO and look forward to working with David, the
SEGRO team, and my new Board colleagues to build on the tremendous growth the
Company has achieved in recent years.”

This announcement is issued in accordance with Listing Rule LR 9.6.11 of the
UK Listing Authority. There are no additional matters that would require
disclosure under LR 9.6.13 R (1) to (6) in relation to this appointment.

ABOUT SEGRO

SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock
Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of
modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 8.8 million
square metres of space (95 million square feet) valued at £17.1 billion
serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are
located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK
and in seven other European countries.

For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables
extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily
for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban
warehousing located close to major population centres and business districts,
it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.

A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to
SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on
three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest
impact: Championing Low-Carbon Growth, Investing in Local Communities and
Environments and Nurturing Talent.

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for further information.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR INVESTOR / ANALYST AND MEDIA ENQUIRIES: 

SEGRO

Claire Mogford (Head of Investor Relations)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9048

Gary Gaskarth (External Communications Manager)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7451 9069

FTI Consulting

Richard Sunderland / Claire Turvey / Eve Kirmatzis

Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000



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