Hammerson has appointed Gina Szymanski as Chief Financial Officer and a Director of the company, with Szymanski expected to assume the position and join the Board no later than January 1, 2027.
Szymanski joins Hammerson from AEW Capital Management, where she currently serves as Global Securities Chief Investment Officer in Boston.
She will relocate to the U.K. before beginning her new position.
Szymanski started her career as a forensic accountant and equity analyst and has since built experience spanning finance, capital markets, investment, real estate investment trusts and corporate strategy.
Her appointment follows a recruitment process supported by an independent executive search firm.
At Hammerson, Szymanski will join the company’s executive leadership as it pursues further growth across its real estate portfolio.
Her experience investing in global listed real estate will also bring a capital-markets and shareholder perspective to the company’s leadership team.
Hammerson said a further announcement will be made regarding the timing of her appointment if required.
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“I am delighted to welcome Gina to Hammerson. She brings a combination of deep sector expertise, capital markets insight and a strong track record of value creation. Having spent more than two decades investing in global listed real estate, she has a clear understanding of what drives shareholder returns and the evolving needs of investors. As we continue to build on the momentum in our business and pursue our growth ambitions, I am confident Gina will be an outstanding addition to the Executive Team and Board.”
Rob Wilkinson, CEO of Hammerson
“Gina joins Hammerson at an exciting point in the Company’s evolution. Her blend of experience across finance, real estate investment, capital allocation and corporate strategy, will both complement and boost Hammerson’s bench strength. We look forward to welcoming Gina to the Board.”
Robert Noel, Chair of Hammerson
“I am thrilled to be joining Hammerson at this point in its journey. Looking across the global real estate landscape, I am excited about the opportunities in the Retail sector. I see Hammerson as ahead of the curve, uniquely positioned operationally and financially to take advantage of those growth opportunities. I look forward to working with Rob, the Board and colleagues across the organisation to build on the momentum and deliver sustainable growth for shareholders and all our stakeholders.”
Gina Szymanski, Incoming Chief Financial Officer of Hammerson
