Sutton Harbour Holdings plc announced the appointment of a new non-executive director, Robert Henry De Barr, 61, with effect from May 16, 2012. Bob, a Chartered Surveyor, has had a long and successful career in commercial property, including a 32 year involvement as a senior Executive with Land Securities. He has been involved in all aspects of retail property and is credited with the delivery of many award winning schemes. He founded the Bristol Alliance to deliver 1.5m sq ft of retail led mixed use regeneration, with Cabot Circus opening in 2008 and was involved in the creation of the Birmingham Alliance, delivering the Bull Ring in 2003. For 10 years Bob was a Board Member of the British Council of Shopping Centres and was its President in 2005. He is also a Member of the International Council of Shopping Centres where he has been a frequent speaker at international events. He has also held board positions with a number of Land Securities Group companies and joint venture vehicles. Bob De Barr is principal of De Barr Associates specialising in development consultancy and related business opportunities.