British Land has appointed William Rucker as chair designate. Rucker, who will join the British Land board as non-executive director, chair of the board and chair of the nomination committee at the conclusion of the British Land AGM on 9 July, will succeed incumbent chair Tim Score.
Score is stepping down after five years as chair and 10 years on the board of the company.
Rucker has extensive experience in the real estate sector having previously been chair of Crest Nicholson Holdings and Quintain Estates and Development.
Rucker said: “I have long admired British Land as a company with a terrific heritage and am delighted to be taking on the role of chair. It is a fantastic business with a strong track record and a highly effective team at its helm. I look forward to working with the board and the team as we take the business forward.”
Score added: “I am very proud to have served as chair of British Land and am pleased to hand over to someone of William’s calibre and experience to steer the business through its next chapter. I am confident he will provide the board with strong and effective leadership and will be a great support to Simon and the executive team.”
Simon Carter, chief executive of British Land, said: “I am hugely grateful to Tim for his advice and support during his tenure as chair. British Land has benefitted greatly from his expertise and guidance over his 10 years on the board. I am very much looking forward to working with William again. He has extensive relevant experience, having chaired both public and private UK real estate businesses. His insights will be invaluable as we continue to execute our value add strategy and look to seize growth opportunities in the portfolio and those emerging in the market.”
