Preben Prebensen, Senior Independent Director (“SID”) of The British Land Company PLC (“British Land”) has decided to step down from the Board with effect from 31 January 2025.
Preben first joined the Board in September 2017 and took on the role of SID in July 2020. In this role he led the search for British Land’s Chair, William Rucker, whose appointment was announced in March 2024.
Loraine Woodhouse joined the Board in March 2021 and will become the SID with effect from 31 January 2025.
Preben Prebensen commented, “It has been a privilege and pleasure to serve on the British Land Board for over 7 years. Having overseen the Chair succession, it feels like an appropriate point for me to stand down.”
William Rucker commented, “Preben has been an exemplary board colleague whose expertise is well regarded both inside and outside British Land. His contribution will be missed and we wish him well in his other endeavours.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Loraine in her new role as SID”.
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About British Land
British Land is a UK commercial property company focused on real estate sectors with the strongest operational fundamentals: London campuses, retail parks, and London urban logistics. We own or manage a portfolio valued at £13.6bn (British Land share: £8.9bn) as at 30 September 2024.
Our purpose is to create and manage Places People Prefer – outstanding places that deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis. We do this by leveraging our best in class platform and proven expertise in development, repositioning and active asset management.
We have both a responsibility and an opportunity to manage our business in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Our approach to sustainability is focused on three pillars: Greener Spaces, Thriving Places and Responsible Choices.
Read more about us at www.britishland.com.