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RNS Number : 7512Z  Workspace Group PLC  27 January 2022

27 January 2022

 

WORKSPACE(®) GROUP PLC

Directorate Changes

Workspace Group PLC (the "Company") today announces that Chris Girling has
informed the Board of his intention to step down as a Non-Executive Director
of the Company with effect from 7 February 2022 having served nine years on
the Board of the Company.

The Board thanks Chris for his significant contribution to the Company during
his tenure, in particular his service as Senior Independent Director since
July 2014 and Chair of the Company's Audit Committee from July 2014 to July
2021.

The Board is pleased to announce that, following Chris's departure, Rosie
Shapland will be appointed as the Company's Senior Independent Director with
effect from 7 February 2022.

The Board is also pleased to announce the appointments of Manju Malhotra and
Nick Mackenzie as Non-Executive Directors of the Company, both effective 26
January 2022. Manju and Nick will both join the Company's Audit and
Nominations Committees.

Manju is CEO at Harvey Nichols, having joined the business in 1998 and
progressing through various roles, including CFO and co-COO, before her
appointment as CEO. She is also a Non-Executive Director at London &
Partners, an international trade and investment agency for London.

Nick was appointed CEO at Greene King in May 2019, having previously held
senior roles in the real estate and leisure industry. He was also a
Non-Executive Director at Daniel Thwaites PLC from November 2016 until April
2019.

Commenting on the retirement and appointments, Stephen Hubbard, Chairman of
Workspace, said:

"We wish Chris well for the future and thank him for the significant insight
and support he has provided to the Board over the last nine years. We are
delighted that Manju and Nick have joined Workspace's Board. Manju brings
extensive experience in customer-focus, strategy, operations, finance and
technology from her varied roles at Harvey Nichols, while Nick brings
significant expertise in strategy, real estate and business development from
his roles in the real estate and leisure industries. I look forward to working
with both Manju and Nick as we continue to deliver the Company's strategy
"

This disclosure has been made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11. There is no
further information which is to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13.

 

-ENDS-

 

 

For media and investor enquiries, please contact:

 

Workspace Group
PLC

Clare Marland, Head of Corporate Communications
                    020 7138 3300

 

Finsbury Glover Hering

Guy Lamming
 
    020 7251 3801

Chris Ryall

 

 

Notes to Editors

 

About Workspace Group PLC:

 

Established in 1987, and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1993,
Workspace owns and manages some 4 million sq. ft. of business space in London.
We are home to London's brightest businesses, including fast growing and
established brands across a wide range of sectors. Workspace is geared towards
helping businesses perform at their very best. We provide inspiring, flexible
work spaces in dynamic London locations.

 

Workspace (WKP) is a FTSE 250 listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and a
member of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA).

 

Workspace® is a registered trademark of Workspace Group Plc, London, UK.

 

LEI: 2138003GUZRFIN3UT430

 

For more information on Workspace, please visit www.workspace.co.uk
(http://www.workspace.co.uk/)

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