Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has appointed Jacinta Rowsell as managing director of operations.
Rowsell will join the business later this month and take over from Phil Tweddle who is retiring in March 2026 after nearly 30 years with CWG.
She previously worked for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) where she held the role of managing director, customer and retail operations for Northern Europe. Prior to URW, she worked in the real estate practice at Ernst and Young.
In her new role, Rowsell will be responsible for the operational management of Canary Wharf including maintenance, security and resilience, landscaping, retail management, cleaning and health and safety amongst others.
Rowsell said: “I am excited to be joining Canary Wharf, a place that truly stands out for its ambition, scale, and impressive development pipeline – not just in London, but across the UK. CWG has created an outstanding environment and I look forward to building on the strong foundations laid by Phil and his team to ensure we continue to offer a best-in-class experience for all who work, visit and live here. As the Wharf continues its evolution, the opportunities ahead are immense and I look forward to working alongside a forward thinking, innovative leadership team that’s ready to push boundaries and embrace new ideas.”
Shobi Khan, CEO of Canary Wharf Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome Jacinta to CWG. Her vast experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative culture and leadership skills will support the continued evolution of Canary Wharf. Our ambition and ability to curate the experience at the Wharf enables Jacinta to utilise her expertise to ensure a welcoming, safe and clean environment for all those who work, visit and live here and build on the foundations put in place by Phil and his team.”
