David Atkins (businessman)
David John Atkins (born 2 April 1966) is a British businessman. He is the former-chief executive of Hammerson plc, a British property development and investment company, and the UK's third-largest listed property company.
David Atkins | |
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| Born | David John Atkins 2 April 1966 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Reading |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1988–2020 |
| Title | Former-Chief Executive of Hammerson plc |
| Term | 2009–2020 |
| Successor | Rita-Rose Gagné |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs Atkins |
Early life
He has a BSc degree from the University of Reading.[1] He is a chartered surveyor.
Career
He became chief executive of Hammerson on 1 October 2009 and was named president of the company in 2015.[2] He joined Hammerson in 1998, and was appointed to the board on 1 January 2007. He was replaced by Rita-Rose Gagné as chief executive officer and executive director in September 2020.[3] Atkins began his career with DTZ in 1988.[1]
He is also chairman of the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA).[4]
Personal life
He is married.[5]
References
- "David Atkins: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- "David Atkins, Hammerson Plc. Announced as 2015 BCSC President". Revo. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- "Chief Executive appointment". Hammerson. Hammerson.
- "Board of directors". Hammerson. 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- "David Atkins: Why shopping centres, not City skyscrapers, are the place to be for the developers at Hammerson". The Independent. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
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