Joanne McNamara appointed chief executive of British Land

Joanne McNamara will take up the role by the end of November, joining from Oxford Properties, where she currently serves as executive vice-president.

Her appointment follows the announced departure of Simon Carter, who is leaving to join warehouse developer P3 Logistics Parks.

British Land chairman William Rucker said: “Joanne is one of Europe’s most respected real estate professionals.

“With her deep expertise of real estate, valuable experience in the world of private capital and a strong reputation for decisive leadership, she is exceptionally well placed to drive the business forward.”

Ms McNamara brings more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and joined Oxford Properties in 2010.

During her tenure, she oversaw significant investment and development transactions.

She said: “British Land is a business that I have always admired, with an impressive track record of delivering and managing best in class places across the UK and an expert team at its helm.

“I am very much looking forward to working with the board, executive committee and all of my new colleagues as we work together to build on what is already a fantastic platform for growth.”