1 February 2021

Land Securities Group PLC ("Landsec")

Appointment of Non-executive Director

Land Securities Group PLC ("Landsec") announces the appointment of Manjiry Tamhane as a new independent Non-executive Director.  Manjiry will join the Board with effect from 1 March 2021.

Manjiry is currently Global Chief Executive Officer of Gain Theory, a marketing effectiveness consultancy, a subsidiary of WPP plc.  Manjiry was part of a team which founded Gain Theory in 2015, having previously been Managing Director of another of WPP's consultancies also focused on data and analytics, Ohal Ltd.  Prior to that, Manjiry spent the first part of her career in the retail sector, latterly as  Head of Customer Insight and Strategy at Debenhams.

Cressida Hogg, Chairman, said:

"I am delighted to welcome Manjiry to Landsec. Manjiry's in-depth knowledge of advanced analytics, data, technology and strategic planning, combined with experience of the retail sector, will be a great asset to the Board."

There are no matters requiring disclosure in relation to paragraphs 9.6.13 (2) to (6) of the Listing Rules.

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Liz Miles
Company Secretary
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