Unite Group nominates Tom Jackson for election to its Board as Non-Executive Director

– UK, Bristol –  Unite Group Plc (LON: UTG), the UK’s largest provider of student accommodation, announces the proposed appointment of Thomas Jackson as Non-Executive Director in relation to the acquisition of Liberty Living Group Plc as announced earlier today. This appointment will be effective from the completion of the acquisition currently expected in the third quarter of 2019.

About Thomas Jackson

Thomas has been the head of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s UK real estate business since 2015 and is responsible for CPPIB’s entry into a number of new real estate sectors, including student housing, life sciences and the Built-to-Rent sector. Thomas currently sits on the board of Liberty Living Group Plc, as well as CPPIB’s office, retail and logistics Joint Venture boards. Beyond the UK, Thomas is also responsible for CPPIB’s real estate investment activity in Germany and the CEE regions.

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