Capital & Regional appoints Robert Hadfield as commercial director
Shopping centre owner Capital & Regional has named Robert Hadfield as its commercial director.
Hadfield (pictured left) joined the company as a consultant earlier this year to support its community strategy.
In his new position, he will be responsible for the leasing team, CML and temporary lettings and will work to drive new retail deals and implement innovative asset management strategies.
Hadfield’s former roles include group property director at Debenhams.
Lawrence Hutchings, chief executive of Capital & Regional, said: “Rob has been an excellent influence on our business since he joined us as consultant and we’re thrilled to take him on board permanently as commercial director.
“Rob’s experience as a retailer will be key to ensuring that we continue to innovate in the community retail sector. He has a detailed understanding of the retail market and the critical information retailers need when leasing new locations”
Capital & Regional owns seven shopping centres in Blackburn, Hemel Hempstead, Ilford, Luton, Maidstone, Walthamstow and Wood Green.
