Flexible workspace operator Workspace Group has appointed Tom Edwards-Moss as its chief financial officer (CFO) designate.
He will replace Dave Benson, who informed the board in August of his decision to step down.
Edwards-Moss has been chief executive of Hibernia Real Estate Group since 2022. He joined the business in 2014 as chief financial officer of Hibernia REIT’s investment manager and was appointed CFO of Hibernia REIT following the internalisation of the investment manager in 2015. Prior to Hibernia, he spent nearly nine years at Credit Suisse in the UK and Ireland investment banking eam.
Edwards-Moss will join Workspace following completion of a notice period at Hibernia and Benson will remain in post until he starts.
Duncan Owen, chair of Workspace, said: “We are delighted to welcome Tom as our next CFO following a rigorous recruitment process. With extensive experience in financial leadership, Tom is ideally placed to take on the role. The board and I look forward to working with Tom as Workspace continues to execute its strategy with a focus on delivering attractive income-led shareholder returns.”
Lawrence Hutchings, CEO of Workspace, added: “Tom’s proven leadership and deep knowledge of the real estate sector and capital markets, from his time at both Hibernia and Credit Suisse, mean he is well-suited to be our new CFO. As we continue to execute our ‘fix, accelerate and scale’ strategy at pace, Tom’s experience will provide valuable direction in steering the business towards a sustained recovery in occupancy and income growth.”
Edwards-Moss said: “I am looking forward to joining the board of Workspace as the new CFO. Workspace has a fantastic portfolio and a long history in the flexible workspace market, with deep roots in supporting London’s creative and innovative SMEs. I look forward to working closely with Lawrence and the wider team to support the delivery of the strategy.”
