Victoria Centre names new chief executive
SGS Group, the owner of four UK shopping and leisure destinations has named Claire Barber as its new chief executive.
The group’s portfolio includes Victoria Centre (Nottingham), Lakeside, atria Watford, and Braehead (near Glasgow).
Starting 30 September, Claire Barber will join from FTSE100 student accommodation developer Unite Group, where she was the group asset management director.
Barber brings experience, having spent three years as director of asset management at Cadogan Estates and 13 years as head of retail asset management at British Land PLC.
She said: “Together with the newly appointed board, I look forward to continuing to build on SGS’s strong operational and financial performance and to strengthen our partnerships with retailers and local communities to deliver exciting places for our customers to shop and enjoy leisure time.”
Jaap Tonckens, non-executive chairman of SGS Group, said: “On behalf of the board, I am very pleased to welcome Claire as CEO of SGS Group. She brings the perfect blend of sector knowledge and experience to oversee the next phase of SGS’ journey – this is an exciting time for the business and we are delighted to have her on board.”
