10 November 2022
AEW UK REIT plc
("AEWU" or the "Company")
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
The Board of AEWU is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Kirkland as an independent Non-Executive Director ("NED") of the Company with effect from 9 November 2022. As part of orderly succession planning, he will also be Chairman designate of the Audit Committee in anticipation of Mr Bim Sandhu's retirement at the 2023 AGM.
Mark qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in London and has extensive corporate experience gained over 30 years, having held numerous senior roles in public and private companies. Mark's initial career was in corporate finance, predominately with UBS Limited. He has been CFO of numerous public and private companies and latterly was CEO of Delin Property, a pan-European logistics developer, investor and manager. He is currently a NED and Audit Committee Chairman of Strix Group plc, and an Advisor to DP World.
Mark Burton, Chairman of the Company, commented on the appointment:
"I am delighted that Mark is joining us and welcome him to an already talented board. His extensive knowledge and experience in corporate finance will be of great benefit to us. I am confident that his contribution will be of substantial value as we continue our growth."
There are no further items requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13 regarding Mr Kirkland's appointment.
For further information, please contact:
Link Company Matters Limited
Company Secretary
Telephone - 01392 477500
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