Derwent London has announced the appointment of Jonathan Murphy as Chief Executive and an Executive Director of the Board, with effect from 1 September 2026.
He brings extensive listed real estate and capital markets experience, and significant operational focus. He was most recently Chief Executive Officer of Assura plc, the FTSE 250 healthcare property REIT, between February 2017 and September 2025 having previously been Finance Director since January 2013. During his tenure, Assura delivered growth and strategic diversification of the portfolio and capital structure before its acquisition by Primary Health Properties PLC (PHP) in 2025. Jonathan has been a director of the British Property Federation since 2019 and served on the Advisory Board of EPRA between 2018 and 2025.
Mark Breuer, Derwent Chairman of Derwent London, said, “We are delighted to appoint Jonathan as Derwent London’s next Chief Executive. He brings a strong combination of listed real estate leadership, operational discipline and capital markets expertise, with a proven track record of responsible value creation. Alongside our talented Executive team, he will provide strong leadership as we continue to recycle capital through disposals and position the business to deliver earnings growth and long-term returns for shareholders.”
Jonathan Murphy said, “I am excited to be joining Derwent London as Chief Executive. The Group has a distinctive culture and brand, impressive property expertise, and a well-positioned portfolio which presents many opportunities to drive returns. I look forward to working with the Board and the wider team to build on these strengths and further optimise the business at this important time for the Group.”
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