2 August 2022

Land Securities Group PLC ("Landsec")

Appointment of Non-executive Director and Committee Change

Landsec announces the appointment of Miles Roberts as a new independent Non-executive Director.  Miles will join the Board with effect from 19 September 2022.   Miles will also be appointed as a member of the Audit Committee (the "Committee") to replace Christophe Evain who will step down as a member of the Committee from the same date, 19 September 2022.

Miles is currently Group Chief Executive of DS Smith plc, the multinational provider of sustainable packaging solutions, paper products and recycling services, listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Miles, who originally trained as a structural engineer has significant experience as a chief executive and has held a number of non-executive roles.

Cressida Hogg, Chairman, said "I look forward to welcoming Miles to the Board. His broad experience and impressive track record as a chief executive and non-executive director will be a positive addition to the Landsec Board and we look forward to working with him."

Miles Roberts commented "I'm very much looking forward to joining Landsec's Board, a business demonstrating strong leadership on ESG which is so critical to the real estate sector.  This focus aligns closely with DS Smith's work embedding our Now and Next Sustainability strategy, which is part of the experience I hope to bring to the table." 

There are no matters requiring disclosure in relation to paragraphs 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules.

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Leigh McCaveny
Interim Company Secretary
Tel: +44+44 (20) 7024 5193