HAMMERSON PLC - CEO announces intention to retire in 2026

CEO announces intention to retire in 2026

Hammerson plc
(Incorporated in England and Wales)
(Company number 360632)
LSE and Euronext Dublin share code: HMSO            JSE share code: HMN
ISIN: GB00BRJQ8J25
("Hammerson" or "the Company")

CEO announces intention to retire in 2026

4 June 2025

Hammerson plc today announces that Rita-Rose Gagné has informed the Board of her intention to
step down and retire from her position as Chief Executive Officer of Hammerson in 2026.

She will remain with the business for the next 12-months, bringing continuity while a successor
is identified. This timeframe will also allow for a full handover and orderly transfer of her
responsibilities. The Board and Rita-Rose are committed to facilitating a smooth transition and
to ensuring that the delivery of Hammerson's growth strategy and operations continue at pace
and without disruption.

Robert Noel, Chair of Hammerson, said, "On behalf of the Board and the Hammerson team I
would like to thank Rita-Rose for her outstanding leadership and immense contribution to the
business since November 2020.

During this time, she has driven a substantial turnaround, transforming and strengthening
Hammerson into the largest UK-listed, pure-play owner and manager of prime retail and
leisure anchored city destinations. The Company is now well positioned to continue to deliver
growth and value creation."

Rita-Rose Gagné, Chief Executive Officer of Hammerson, said, "In 2026 I will have been with
Hammerson for an incredible five years, during which time I have been privileged to work with
our talented teams to transform our culture, balance sheet and portfolio, returning the business
to growth.

We are successfully executing a clear growth strategy and have tremendous momentum for
sustainable long-term value creation. With the business in great shape, a strong team, and
significant opportunities ahead, it is an exciting time for Hammerson and the right time for me
to pass on the baton."

In light of this announcement, the Board will commence a formal and thorough recruitment
process for Rita-Rose's successor and further updates will be given in due course, including
the date on which Rita-Rose will step down from the Board. There is no further information to
be declared in accordance with LR 6.4.6.

The remuneration arrangements in relation to Rita-Rose's departure from the Company, which
will be consistent with the Company's Remuneration Policy, will be disclosed on the
Company's website at the appropriate time in accordance with section 430(2B) of the
Companies Act 2006.

Ends

Hammerson Investor Contact

Josh Warren, Hammerson, Director of Strategy, Commercial Finance & Investor Relations

T: +44 (0) 20 7887 1053    E: josh.warren@hammerson.com
MHP for Hammerson

Oliver Hughes, Ollie Hoare and Charles Hirst

T: +44 (0) 20 3128 8100     E: Hammerson@mhpgroup.com


Hammerson has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary inward
listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Euronext Dublin.

Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited

Date: 04-06-2025 08:00:00
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