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Simon Carter to Leave British Land to Lead P3 Logistic Parks

The move shifts the FTSE 100 landlord’s veteran executive to a GIC-backed European warehousing group.

Overview

  • British Land confirmed that chief executive Simon Carter will depart to become CEO of P3 Logistic Parks, a pan-European warehouse investor and developer backed by Singapore’s GIC.
  • Carter will serve a 12-month notice period, and British Land said it has initiated a full, formal process to appoint his successor.
  • Shares in British Land fell in early trading following the announcement, with a modest decline reported around 2.3 percent.
  • Carter has led British Land since November 2020, steering a strategic pivot into logistics in 2021 and overseeing recent gains including re-entry to the FTSE 100 in December.
  • P3 is headquartered in Prague, and Carter is reported to remain based in London as the company expands its focus in western Europe.