Marston’s chair exits to join British Land board

Marston’s chair William Ruckes is stepping down to join British Land after five years with the pub group.

Rucker will replace Tim Score as chair designate at British Land, after the property firm’s annual general meeting on 9 July.

Marston’s told investors the 60-year-old will leave his role as director and chair of the board with effect from 8 July, ‘in view of his other increased business commitments’. 

Rucker is also the current chairman of asset manager Intermediate Capital Group. 

In the past, the banking veteran has held the role as CEO and chairman at investment bank Lazard, and has held a similar role at housebuilder Crest Nicholson.

Mr Rucker said: ‘I am confident that Marston’s is in great shape and in good hands as the Company prepares for the next phase of its development with Chief Executive Officer, Justin Platt at the helm. I wish Justin and the wider team every success in the future.’

British Land, which manages a £12.7billion UK commercial property portfolio, also on Monday said Mr Score would step down after five years as chair and 10 years on the board.

Score said ‘I am very proud to have served as Chair of British Land and am pleased to hand over to someone of William’s calibre and experience to steer the business through its next chapter. 

‘I am confident he will provide the Board with strong and effective leadership and will be a great support to Simon and the executive team.’

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