Klépierre announces two executive appointments
Klépierre, the European leader in shopping malls, today announced the appointments of Marie Caniac as Group Chief Operating Officer and Cyrille Deslandes as Managing Director for the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey.
Effective September 1, 2023, Marie Caniac will oversee all the Group’s operations, from leasing and asset management to marketing and frontline activities (security, safety and maintenance), as well as the operational implementation of the Group’s Act4Good® ESG strategy in shopping centers. She will also champion innovation and drive efforts to digitize business lines and operating procedures. Marie will report to the Chairman of the Executive Board and remain a member of the Group Executive Committee. Marie joined Klépierre ten years ago and is currently Chief Executive Officer of Steen & Strøm, the Group’s Scandinavian platform. She previously served as Group Head of Leasing for three years, before which she led asset management for Klépierre in the Netherlands. Marie will be succeeded by Christian Brewaeys, who is currently Head of Leasing at Steen & Strøm.
Cyrille Deslandes has been promoted to Managing Director of Klépierre for the Netherlands, Germany and Turkey, effective September 1, 2023. His sound knowledge of the industry in these regions, acquired through several key transactions, combined with the expertise gained in his current position as Chief Investment Officer, will serve him well as he implements his new roadmap. As Chief Investment Officer, Cyrille has played a key role in portfolio optimization, completing nearly 80 acquisitions and disposals since 2014, representing a total of over €4.5 billion. Based in the Netherlands, he will report to the Chairman of the Executive Board and remain a member of the Group Executive Committee.
“I am delighted that these major positions within the Group have been filled internally,” said Jean-Marc Jestin, Chairman of Klépierre’s Executive Board. “At Klépierre, we have a wealth of talent boasting both business acumen and management skills. With their multidisciplinary profiles, Marie and Cyrille contribute to the Group’s corporate culture and performance alongside all our employees. I wish them both success and fulfillment in their new roles and responsibilities.”