John Burns, the founder of Derwent London, is set to step down from his role as chief executive, it was announced today. He will now become non-executive chair of the property company.
Robbie Rayne commented: “I am delighted to hand over the chairmanship to John Burns. He has been an outstanding leader of Derwent London as it has grown into the successful business it is today. He has been instrumental in developing our great people, building iconic developments and delivering outstanding long-term financial returns. Our half year performance and recent business update shows continued positive momentum in the business.
“The Board values the importance of retaining Derwent London’s strong culture and the extensive experience of its senior management. Paul Williams has been an integral member of the management team with strong strategic, operating and property expertise and has built lasting relationships with our occupiers. He has the knowledge, skills and expertise to lead the business and will do an excellent job as Chief Executive.”
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