Hammerson said on Wednesday that its CEO Rita-Rose Gagné has informed the board of her intention to step down and retire next year.

She’ll stay with the business for the next 12 months, “bringing continuity while a successor is identified”. The company also said this timeframe “will allow for a full handover and orderly transfer of her responsibilities” and that she and the leadership team “are committed to facilitating a smooth transition and to ensuring that the delivery of Hammerson's growth strategy and operations continue at pace and without disruption”.

Gagné has been with the giant retail landlord — which owns key properties such as the Bullring, Cabot Circus and Dundrum Town centre — since late 2020. Hammerson said she’s “driven a substantial turnaround, transforming and strengt

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