David Tyler, chairman at UK food retailer Sainsbury's, is to replace John Nelson who retires as chairman of UK REIT Hammerson later this year.
David Tyler, chairman at UK food retailer Sainsbury's, is to replace John Nelson who retires as chairman of UK REIT Hammerson later this year.
The change is scheduled to take place after Hammerson's annual general meeting on 9 May 2013.
Tyler joined the board of the UK-French shopping centre group as a director on 14 January in preparation for his elevation to the chairmanship.
His career has been centred on finance and retailing. Tyler is currently chairman of Sainsbury’s and a director of fashion retailer Burberry.
John Nelson said: 'After nine years at Hammerson, and having taken up the Chairmanship of Lloyd’s of London, I informed the Board during the course of last year that I wished to retire at the next AGM.'
