Capital & Regional announced the appointment of David Hunter as non-executive chairman, which is proposed to take effect at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual General Meeting on 20 May 2020. David will initially join the board as a non-executive director from 9 March 2020. David has an exceptional track record in supporting growth and representing shareholders in UK and international real estate businesses. His extensive and broad experience includes his current roles as chairman at Custodian REIT Plc and as a non-executive director of GCP Student Living Plc as well as other previous board level positions in the UK and overseas. He is a Senior Adviser to ICG-Longbow, the leading real estate debt fund manager. David will be taking over from Hugh Scott-Barrett, who after 12 years of valued contribution to the Company, first in his role as CEO for nine years and most recently as chairman, advised the board of his wish to not seek re-election as non-executive chairman at the AGM in May 2020.