- Leanne Catterall has been appointed to Director of Retail & Hospitality Leasing at CWG
Leanne will bring her extensive experience and expertise in curating a world-class retail mix to support the on-going diversification of the Canary Wharf estate.
Announcing Leanne’s appointment, Stuart Fyfe, Managing Director – Retail, Leisure & Hospitality at CWG said, “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Leanne to the team. Her energy and expertise in leasing to world class brands will be a great addition to the retail and leisure team. We really look forward to working with Leanne focusing on strengthening, expanding and diversifying the retail and hospitality mix building on the wide range of recent successes. Last year we saw a record 54M visitors to the Estate, which is expected to grow to over 65M by end of year. High-profile openings in the past 12 months include Boggi Milano, Russell & Bromley, Blacklock, Mallow, Padium and Aesop, our retailer’s sales in 2023 are now well in excess of pre-pandemic levels. This is the perfect time to invest in the team by bringing Leanne in to further build on our success.”
Leanne Catterall commented, “I’m thrilled to be joining the CWG team, one that has gained a reputation for transforming their space with exceptional retail, hospitality and leisure. Canary Wharf is full of exciting opportunities and I’m looking forward to working with the team to deliver an extraordinary retail experience for London.”
Leanne joins CWG from The Crown Estate, where she was Director of Retail & Hospitality Leasing for six years across their London and Regional Portfolios. Leanne led on curating one of the world’s most well-known shopping destinations, setting up and managing a dedicated popups team and oversaw over 100 transactions. Leanne is also one of the co-creators of the podcast series Retail is Dead, which despite the name, explores the positive stories of the retail and hospitality world in an ever changing and challenging environment. Prior to joining The Crown Estate, Leanne co-directed a restaurant focused team at CBRE, within their central London advisory team and in 2021, was selected for the Bisnow ‘Women Leading Real Estate’ list.
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Notes to Editors
About Canary Wharf Group:
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 1,100 Build to Rent apartments.
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 Target.
CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: 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 offering comprises over 70 bars, cafes and restaurants and over 300 shops, including 8 grocery stores, pharmacies and health clubs all within 15 minutes’ walk.
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