SEGRO extends Laure Darmon's responsibilities as Director of the French City Logistics portfolio
SEGRO, a leading logistics and industrial property owner and developer in Europe, has promoted Laure Darmon to a new combined role of Director, Light Industrial & City Logistics, France, with effect from 1 January 2025
Laure’s new role combines SEGRO’s French City Logistics portfolio with the Light Industrial portfolio composed of light industrial parks, distribution centres and courier services platforms which she already manages and which share many of the same challenges, opportunities and customers.
She will focus her efforts on accelerating the development and marketing of inner-city assets dedicated to city logistics, a fast-growing segment that plays a strategic role in the transformation of logistics flows. One of her priorities is the SEGRO Centre Paris Les Gobelins development project, an asset currently being refurbished in Paris 13th district, scheduled for completion in June 2025.
Laurence Giard, Managing Director of SEGRO France, said:
“The appointment of Laure to lead the expanded management of our Light Industrial & City Logistics portfolios in France reflects SEGRO's commitment to drive an ambitious development strategy. With her expertise and ability to innovate, she will play a key role in accelerating our projects and enhancing the customer experience. By uniting the urban portfolios in France under a single leadership, we can better respond to our customers’ diverse needs for properties in various locations, ensuring we continue to deliver sustainable real estate solutions that address today’s challenges.”
Edouard Ancel has been appointed to the newly created position of Director, Planning & Regulatory Filings, France, reporting to Quentin Liu, Director, Technical Development, France. He will be responsible for managing the zoning, planning and permitting processes to facilitate the refurbishment and development of new buildings across all asset classes.
About SEGRO
SEGRO is a UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Paris, and is a leading owner, manager and developer of modern warehouses and industrial property. It owns or manages 10.8 million square metres of space (116 million square feet) valued at £20.6 billion serving customers from a wide range of industry sectors. Its properties are located in and around major cities and at key transportation hubs in the UK and in seven other European countries.
For over 100 years SEGRO has been creating the space that enables extraordinary things to happen. From modern big box warehouses, used primarily for regional, national and international distribution hubs, to urban warehousing (including data centres) located close to major population centres and business districts, it provides high-quality assets that allow its customers to thrive.
A commitment to be a force for societal and environmental good is integral to SEGRO’s purpose and strategy. Its Responsible SEGRO framework focuses on three long-term priorities where the company believes it can make the greatest impact: Championing Low-Carbon Growth, Investing in Local Communities and Environments and Nurturing Talent.
Striving for the highest standards of innovation, sustainable business practices and enabling economic and societal prosperity underpins SEGRO’s ambition to be the best property company.
See www.SEGRO.com for further information.