Redical, the real estate owner and operator of some of the UK’s premier retail destinations, has made two senior appointments to its Merry Hill team, as the company continues to build and bolster its portfolio following the acquisition of the super-regional asset.
Alistair Winning joins Redical as Leasing Manager for Merry Hill, having spent the past four years as an Asset Manager with Sovereign Centros, where he was directly involved in the management and leasing of the West Midlands destination. His hands-on experience with the centre brings immediate continuity and deep market knowledge to Redical’s leasing function as it builds on its position as the premium prime pitch in the Midlands. He will be responsible for driving Redical’s leasing strategy at the destination, ensuring it is delivering desirable and transformational brands across retail, hospitality and leisure.
Joining Winning is Fraser Jefferis who takes up the role of Asset Manager for Merry Hill, bringing significant retail and property expertise to the position. He joins from JLL, where he served as Director of Property & Asset Management, and previously held a senior role at Hammerson as Property Manager for Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central, one of the UK’s most prominent retail destinations. His experience across major city-centre and out-of-town assets perfectly places him to drive performance at Redical’s Merry Hill. Jefferis will be a key component of the day-to-day management of the asset, working as part of the centre team to accelerate growth and positive performance.
Mikko Syrjanen, co-founder of Redical, said: “Alistair and Fraser are exactly the calibre of people we were looking for as we establish our team at Merry Hill. Alistair’s prior involvement with the centre is a genuine asset, as he understands the market, the occupier mix and the opportunities, whilst Fraser brings a strong track record across major retail destinations in the region and beyond. Together, they give Merry Hill a strong foundation to deliver Redical’s vision for the destination.”
The appointments follow Redical’s recent acquisition of Merry Hill, which joins the company’s growing portfolio of major UK retail destinations including Victoria Leeds, The Liberty Romford, and Clayton Square in Liverpool.
