Canary Wharf Group (‘CWG’) appoints Jacinta Rowsell as Managing Director of Operations, she joins the business in late January 2026.
Jacinta will be responsible for the operational management of Canary Wharf including maintenance, security and resilience, landscaping, retail management, cleaning, and health and safety amongst others. She will take over from Phil Tweddle who retires in March 2026 after nearly 30 years with CWG.
Jacinta Rowsell said: “I am excited to be joining Canary Wharf, a place that truly stands out for its ambition, scale, and impressive development pipeline – not just in London but across the UK. CWG has created an outstanding environment, and I look forward to building on the strong foundations laid by Phil and his team to ensure we continue to offer a best-in-class experience for all who work, visit, and live here. As the Wharf continues its evolution, the opportunities ahead are immense, and I look forward to working alongside a forward-thinking, innovative leadership team that’s ready to push boundaries and embrace new ideas.”
Shobi Khan, CEO at Canary Wharf Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome Jacinta to CWG. Her vast experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative culture and leadership skills will support the continued evolution of Canary Wharf. Our ambition and ability to curate the experience at the Wharf enables Jacinta to utilise her expertise to ensure a welcoming, safe and clean environment for all those who work, visit, and live here and build on the foundations put in place by Phil and his team.”
Jacinta joins from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield where she held the role of Managing Director, Customer and Retail Operations for Northern Europe. She has a long career at the company having joined Westfield in 2011 and held a variety of finance, operations, asset management and investment roles across retail and residential. Prior to Westfield, Jacinta started her career in the Real Estate practice at Ernst and Young.
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About Canary Wharf Group (‘CWG’)
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,400 Build to Rent apartments. Canary Wharf’s retail offering is ranked the UK’s number one shopping destination by Green Street.
CWG is committed to turning sustainability ambition into impactful action. Examples include purchasing 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012, our partnership with the Eden Project creating a place for nature and people and working to deliver our Science-Based Targets.
CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive and enjoy all the benefits that Canary Wharf provides: great transport links, access to 16.5 acres of green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf’s retail and leisure offer includes over 80 bars, cafes and restaurants and more than 320 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk. CWG recorded its highest annual footfall of more than 76 million in 2025.
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