LONDON: Workspace Group, provider of flexible work spaces in dynamic London locations, has appointed Stephen Hubbard as Non-Executive Chairman of Workspace.

Stephen Hubbard will assume the office at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual General Meeting on 9 July 2020.

Stephen Hubbard is currently a Non-Executive Director of the Company and a member of the Remuneration, Audit and Nominations Committees, having joined the Board in July 2014.

Until the start of this year, Stephen served as Chairman of CBRE UK, having joined Richard Ellis in 1976 and held the position of head of EMEA and UK Capital Markets from 1998 to 2012. He also serves as Non-Executive Chairman of LXi REIT plc.

Graham Clemett, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am delighted that Stephen has been appointed as our next Chairman.  As a current Non-Executive Director of the Company and previous Chairman of CBRE UK, he brings in-depth knowledge of both Workspace and the wider property market.  His experience will help support our strategy going forward as we enhance our customer offer and continue to build on our leading position in the London market.”

Stephen Hubbard, incoming Chairman, commented: “Workspace is one of the leading companies in the flexible office market, and I am pleased to take on the role of Chairman at this exciting stage of the Company’s growth.  I look forward to working with a strong management team under our new CEO and taking Workspace forward to further growth and success.”