Shaftesbury Plc
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Shaftesbury is a commercial property investment company. It was founded in 1986 when it acquired 32 properties in London's Chinatown. Since buying its first property in Carnaby Street in 1994, Shaftesbury's portfolio now includes a substantial part of the Carnaby Street area. The group also has investments in Covent Garden.
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Brian Bickell, FCA
Chief Executive
Career Brian joined Shaftesbury in 1986 and was appointed Finance Director in July 1987. Became Chief Executive in October 2011. Skills and experience As Finance Director at Shaftesbury for 24 years prior to his appointment as Chief Executive, Brian brings substantial financial, strategic and leadership experience to the responsibility of implementing the Group’s day-to-day operations. Current external commitments A Board member of Freehold, a networking forum for LBGT people in real estate, including the professions associated with the industry.
Simon Quayle, BSc, MRICS
Executive Director
Skills and experience Simon joined Shaftesbury in 1987, becoming a director in 1997. He is responsible for the asset management and operational strategy in Carnaby and Group’s holdings in Soho and Charlotte Street. Current external commitments Trustee of the Development Board of the Zoological Society of London.
Thomas Welton, MRICS
Executive Director
Skills and experience Tom joined Shaftesbury in 1989, becoming a director in 1997. He is responsible for the asset management and operational strategy in Covent Garden (including the Longmartin joint venture) and Chinatown.
Christopher Ward, MA (Oxon), ACA
Finance Director
Chris was appointed to the Board and became Finance Director in January 2012. Career Chris qualified as a Chartered Accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he worked from 1990-1998. He then became Finance Director of Asda Property Holdings PLC, a listed real estate company, from 1998-2001. Prior to joining the Group, Chris was the Finance Director of Redevco UK Limited, where he was responsible for the UK and Nordic regions. Skills and Experience Chris has significant financial listed company experience. He is responsible for financial strategy and all aspects of accounting and taxation at Shaftesbury.
Jonathan Lane, OBE, MA, FRICS
Chairman, non-executive director and Chairman of the Nomination Committee
Career Jonathan joined Shaftesbury on 3.11.1986 and was Chief Executive until 30.09.2011, when he became Executive Deputy Chairman. He became Chairman on 7.2.13. He also became Chairman of the Nomination Committee at that time. Skills and experience Jonathan has many years’ experience of commercial property investment and extensive knowledge of the company, its strategy and portfolio. Prior to joining Shaftesbury PLC in 1986, he had been director, General Manager and Managing Director of Stock Conversion PLC, a listed property company. Jonathan was awarded an OBE in 2015 for services to Sports and the Arts. Current external commitments Chairman of easyHotel plc. Non-executive director of easyHotel plc. Non-executive Chairman of The Tennis Foundation. Trustee of the Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
Jill Little
Non-executive director, Senior Independent Director
Jill was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in February 2010 and she became Senior Independent Director in February 2014. She was Remuneration Committee Chairman from February 2010 to February 2014. Career Jill has spent the majority of her career in the retail industry. Firstly at Simpsons of Piccadilly and then at the John Lewis Partnership (1975 to 2012). Jill became Merchandise Director on the board of John Lewis, moving roles to become the Strategy and International Director where she was responsible for developing the long term strategy and international expansion of John Lewis. Thereafter Jill became Business and Development Director of the John Lewis Partnership. Skills and experience Jill brings extensive knowledge and experience of UK and international retail. Current external commitments Interim Chairman of the Commercial Panel of the National Trust. Director of Occa-Home, the online interior design store. Consultant to various global retailers.
Oliver Marriott
Non-executive director
Oliver was appointed to the Board in September 2009. Career Oliver is a former financial journalist where his roles included Property Editor on the Investor’s Chronicle and Financial Editor of the Times. In 1969 he left journalism and became a founder director of Sterling Guarantee Trust which merged in 1985 with P & O. From then until 1991 Oliver was a non-executive director of P & O. From 1986 until 1991 he was Chairman of the Trustees of P & O Pension Fund. Between 1979 and 1985 he was Chairman and Managing Director of Churchbury Estates, a quoted property company which was acquired by Greycoat. In 1985 Oliver formed a private property company, Ilex Limited, of which he was Chairman and Managing Director, backed by ten leading institutions. Ilex was sold to Great Portland Estates. Skills and experience A property investment specialist, Oliver has many years’ experience in the commercial property industry in the UK. He has substantial knowledge of property finance and investment. Author of “The Property Boom”.
Hilary Riva, OBE
Non-executive director
Hilary was appointed to the Board in February 2010. Career Hilary has spent her career in the fashion industry. Between 1996 and 2011, Hilary was a member of the Management Board of Arcadia serving as Managing Director of Evans, Top Shop, Principles, Wallis, Dorothy Perkins and Warehouse. In 2001, as Managing Director of Rubicon Retail Ltd, Hilary jointly led the management buyout of Principles, Hawkshead, Warehouse and Racing Green from Arcadia. Following the sale of Rubicon to the Shoe Studio Group in 2005, Hilary joined the British Fashion Council as Chief Executive Officer on a pro bono basis and took over the organisation of London Fashion Week. Skills and experience Hilary has a strong retail background and brings extensive experience in this industry. Hilary was awarded an OBE in 2008 for services to the fashion industry. Current external commitments Non-executive director of London and Partners, a not-for-profit organisation promoting London. Non-executive director of ASOS plc.
Dermot Mathias BSc FCA
Non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit Committee
Dermot was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in October 2012 and was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee in February 2014. Career Dermot was a Partner in the Corporate Finance Department of BDO LLP from 1980. From 2002-2009 he was Senior Partner of the firm and Chairman of the Policy Board of BDO International. From 2005-2011 Dermot was a member of the Industrial Development Advisory Board. Skills and Experience Dermot has over 30 years’ finance experience, bringing substantial financial, strategic and leadership experience. Current external commitments Non-executive director of Rectory Homes Ltd. Non-executive Chairman of Red & Yellow Limited. Advisory Board Member of Vermillion Partners Limited. Policy Board Member of Mainetti Group.
Sally Walden
Non-executive director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee
Sally was appointed to the Board in October 2012 and appointed Chairman of the Remuneration Committee in February 2014. Career Sally spent 25 years with Fidelity International where she held several senior positions which included head of UK Equities. Retired from Fidelity in 2009. Skills and experience Sally brings considerable professional financial experience as a fund manager relating to financial markets and listed equities, together with senior executive and management experience. Current external commitments Trustee of the Fidelity Foundation. Trustee of the Wiltshire and Swindon Community Foundation.