Leading British property developer has announced Méka Brunel as its latest Non-Executive Director.

Méka, the Chief Executive of Gecina, the Euronext listed Paris-based real estate investment trust, will take on the role from 01 December. She will also become a member of the Investment & Disposal Committee and the Nomination Committee.

Throughout her illustrious real estate career Méka has been involved in construction, undertaking various roles delivering major residential and office development sites and managing office portfolios. She has served as Executive Director of Strategic Development at Gecina and Chief Executive of Eurosic before returning to Gecina where she eventually took on the CEO role.


David Tyler, Chair of the Hammerson Board, said: "Méka has exceptional experience in the European real estate sector and we look forward very much to welcoming her to our Board. With close to half of our property portfolio outside of the UK, we are pleased to strengthen our European expertise. In addition, as we build momentum with our City Quarters concept, we will benefit from her experience and skills in property outside of retail."

(CM/JG)