17 June 2024

SHAFTESBURY CAPITAL PLC (the "Company")

Appointment of Non-executive Director

The Board of Shaftesbury Capital PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Madeleine Cosgrave as an independent Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2024. On appointment, Madeleine will also become a member of the Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.  

Madeleine Cosgrave is a chartered surveyor and was Managing Director and Regional Head, Europe at GIC Real Estate from 2016 until 2021. Madeleine joined GIC in 1999 and previously held roles at JLL in valuation, fund management, leasing and development in London and Sydney. Madeleine is a Non-executive Director of Land Securities Group PLC, an independent member of the CBRE IM EMEA Investment Committee, senior advisor to ICG Real Estate and has mentoring roles with IntoUniversity and GAIN (Girls Are Investors).

Until June 2021, Madeleine was corporate representative of Euro Lily Private Limited, which was a corporate director of Cegereal SA, a company listed on Euronext Paris. There is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.

Jonathan Nicholls, Chairman of Shaftesbury Capital PLC, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Madeleine to Shaftesbury Capital.  Her extensive experience and knowledge of the property sector will be a valuable asset to the Board."

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About Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury Capital PLC ("Shaftesbury Capital") is the leading central London mixed-use REIT and is a constituent of the FTSE-250 Index. Our property portfolio, valued at £4.75 billion, extends to 2.9 million square feet of lettable space across the most vibrant areas of London's West End. With a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, residential and offices, our destinations include the high footfall, thriving neighbourhoods of Covent Garden, Carnaby, Soho and Chinatown. Our properties are close to the main West End Underground stations and transport hubs for the Elizabeth Line. Shaftesbury Capital shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") (primary) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE") (secondary) and the A2X (secondary).

Our purpose

Investing to create thriving destinations in London's West End where people enjoy visiting, working, and living.

Our values

We have a set of values that are fundamental to our behaviour, decision making and the delivery both of our purpose and strategy: Act with integrity; Take a creative approach; Listen and collaborate; Take a responsible, long-term view; and Make a difference.