The Crown Estate has reappointed chief executive Dan Labbad for a third, four-year term.
Labbad joined The Crown Estate at the end of 2019 and his third term as chief executive and second commissioner will begin on 1 January 2028. The reappointment has been approved by the king on the recommendation of the prime minister.
The Crown Estate has also reappointed Clare Shine and Anne Kavanagh to the board for a second term. Alongside her responsibilities as a commissioner of The Crown Estate board, Kavanagh will also be responsible for providing advice about the conditions in England, in line with the provisions of the Crown Estate Act 2025.
Ric Lewis, chair of The Crown Estate, said: “The board is unanimous in reappointing Dan for a third term. The Crown Estate has transformed under his leadership, with a clear strategy aligned to its parliamentary remit, a strong leadership team and a substantial growth platform built with partners across areas that are essential to the UK’s long-term prosperity.
“As the incoming chair, what has particularly stood out to me is Dan’s agility in navigating complexity, his commercial skills, and his ability to bring together partners across government, industry and communities to unlock opportunities. I am delighted that Dan has agreed to serve a third term. With our new investment powers, I am confident his leadership will ensure we continue to deliver at pace and scale for the benefit of the country.”
Labbad added: “I’m honoured to be reappointed and grateful for the continued support of the board, stakeholders, customers and The Crown Estate team. By working in partnership, and through our unified and independent approach, we are well placed to increasingly support the UK’s current and future needs. A key focus of this third term will be ensuring The Crown Estate remains a resilient, forward-looking organisation set to deliver lasting benefits for generations to come.”
