Shaftesbury Capital plc
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Capital & Counties Properties was demerged from Liberty International, now Capital Shopping Centres Group, in May 2010. It is one of the largest listed central London focussed investment and development companies, with investment properties mainly in west London and the West End. It owns the Covent Garden central plaza and wants to redevelop its Earls Court & Olympia exhibition facilities.
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Ian Hawksworth
Chief Executive
Ian leads Capco, shaping strategy and driving performance. He has over 25 years’ experience in large-scale global real estate development, asset and corporate management, having been a senior director of both Hongkong Land and Liberty International. Ian is a Chartered Surveyor and a member of leading international industry bodies. Committees: Corporate Responsibility Committee Nomination Committee External Appointments Japan Residential Investment Company Limited
Gary Yardley
Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Gary has been a senior deal maker in the UK and European real estate market for over 25 years. He leads Capco’s real estate investment and development activities, overseeing all real estate transactions and is responsible for the Earls Court development. Previously Chief Investment Officer of Liberty International, Gary is a Chartered Surveyor and a former partner of King Sturge.
Soumen Das
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
Soumen is an experienced corporate financier. He leads the finance function of Capco and is responsible for the investment performance of the Covent Garden business. Formerly an executive director of UBS specialising in real estate, he joined Capco from Liberty International having coordinated the demerger of the companies in 2010.
Ian Durant
Chairman
Ian is responsible for the leadership of the Board, ensuring its effectiveness and setting its agenda. Ian is a Chartered Accountant with a background in international financial and commercial management. Ian’s career includes leadership roles with the retail division of Hanson, and Jardine Matheson, Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm International, Thistle Hotels, Sea Containers and Liberty International. Committee Membership Nomination Committee (Chairman) Corporate Responsibility Committee External Appointments Greene King plc (Senior Independent Director) Greggs plc (Chairman) Home Retail Group plc (Chairman of the Audit Committee)
Graeme Gordon
Non-Executive Director
Graeme was a Non-executive Director of Liberty International PLC for 14 years before joining the Board of Capco in 2010. He is the son of Sir Donald Gordon, the founder of Liberty International PLC, and represents the Gordon Family Interests on the Board. External Appointments Creative Investments Limited Mymarket Limited
Ian Henderson
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director
Formerly Chief Executive of Land Securities Group PLC, Ian, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, has been widely involved in property industry matters, including being a past President of the British Property Federation. Committee Membership Corporate Responsibility Committee (Chairman) Remuneration Committee (Chairman) Audit Committee Nomination Committee External Appointments Dolphin Square Foundation (Chairman) The Natural History Museum (Chairman of Property Advisory Group) The Royal Albert Hall
GERRY MURPHY
Non-Executive Director
A former Deloitte LLP partner with direct industry experience in consumer business, retail and technology, media and telecommunications. Gerry was a member of the Deloitte Board for a number of years and leader of the firm\'s Professional Practices Group. He is a Non-executive Director of Dixons Carphone plc and a Non-executive member of the Department of Health Board. Committee Membership Audit Committee Nomination Committee Remuneration Committee External Appointments Dixons Carphone plc Department of Health Board
Demetra Pinsent
Non-Executive Director
A former partner of McKinsey & Co., Demetra was leader of McKinsey\'s European Apparel, Fashion and Luxury Goods Practice for five years, and has also acted as an adviser to emerging British luxury businesses. Demetra is currently CEO of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty. Committee Membership Corporate Responsibility Committee Nomination Committee External Appointments Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Limited
Henry Staunton
Non-Executive Director
A former FTSE Finance Director. Henry was appointed to the Board in June 2010 and became Chairman of the Audit Committee shortly after in July 2010. Previously Finance Director of Granada and ITV. Committee Membership Audit Committee (Chairman) Nomination Committee Remuneration Committee External Appointments Brighthouse Group PLC (Chairman) Phoenix Group Holdings (Chaiman) Standard Bank Plc (Audit Committee Chairman) WH Smith PLC (Chairman)
Andrew Strang
Non-Executive Director
Andrew was Managing Director of Threadneedle Property Investments Limited for 17 years until January 2008. He was Executive Chairman of Hermes Real Estate Investment Management until 2011. Committee Membership Audit Committee Nomination Committee Remuneration Committee External Appointments AEW UK (Member of Investment and Governance Committees) Intu Properties plc (Non-executive Director) Norges Bank Investment Management (Real Estate Advisory Board Member) The Pollen Estate Trustee Company Limited