Hammerson chief executive officer Rita-Rose Gagné has informed the board of her intention to step down and retire from her position in 2026.
Gagné will remain with the business for the next 12 months to allow for a full handover and orderly transfer of her responsibilities to her successor.
Robert Noel, chair of Hammerson, said, “On behalf of the board and the Hammerson team I would like to thank Rita-Rose for her outstanding leadership and immense contribution to the business since November 2020. During this time, she has driven a substantial turnaround, transforming and strengthening Hammerson into the largest UK-listed, pure-play owner and manager of prime retail and leisure anchored city destinations. The company is now well positioned to continue to deliver growth and value creation.”
Gagné added: “In 2026, I will have been with Hammerson for an incredible five years, during which time I have been privileged to work with our talented teams to transform our culture, balance sheet and portfolio, returning the business to growth. We are successfully executing a clear growth strategy and have tremendous momentum for sustainable long-term value creation. With the business in great shape, a strong team, and significant opportunities ahead, it is an exciting time for Hammerson and the right time for me to pass on the baton.”
