A retail property expert with a "proven track record in the shopping centre" business has joined a major Bristol scheme as its centre director.
Andy Jackson was previously centre manager at Southampton's Westquay and held the same role before that at the Mailbox in Birmingham, Centre:MK in Milton Keynes and The Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield.
He joins Leon Morse and Lizzie Taylor as part of the site leadership team at Cribbs and will be responsible for Cribbs Mall, the Venue leisure park, and the Retail Park, which are owned by M&G Real Estate and asset managed by Sovereign Centros from CBRE.
This will include working with a variety of retailers including long-term occupiers John Lewis, M&S, Next, H&M, and Boots, as well as recent arrivals such as AllSaints, Animal, Victoria’s Secret and Mango.
Cribbs said the recruit will be an ambassador for the centre and work alongside key stakeholders to promote investment into the Western Innovation Arc, a major economic corridor in focusing on R&D, advanced manufacturin and technology.
His role also includes working with local projects, such as the neighbouring Brabazon Development which is set to deliver 6,500 homes and a 19,500-capacity arena.
Iain Minto, senior director, asset management at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said in a statement: "Andy will be able to build on the fantastic work the team have done in turning Cribbs into so much more than a shopping destination as we continue to innovate our leisure and F&B offering to create an all-day destination which caters for our thriving younger audience.
"This is an exciting time for Cribbs Causeway, and Andy will play a vital role in working with our local stakeholders to promote this part of the South West to both national and international investors keen to capitalise on the growth opportunities available across this region."