Cribbs appoints new centre director
The Cribbs retail and leisure destination in Bristol has appointed Andy Jackson as centre director.
He brings experience within retail and shopping centre environments, having previously held centre manager roles at Westquay in Southampton, Mailbox in Birmingham, Centre:mk in Milton Keynes, and The Gracechurch Centre in Sutton Coldfield.
He will join Leon Morse and Lizzie Taylor as part of the site leadership team at Cribbs, and will be responsible for Cribbs Mall, Cribbs Venue leisure park, and Cribbs Retail Park, all of which are owned by M&G Real Estate and asset managed by Sovereign Centros from CBRE.
His role will include working with Cribbs’ variety of retailers ranging from long-term occupiers John Lewis, M&S, Next, H&M, and Boots, through to recent arrivals such as AllSaints, Animal, Victoria’s Secret, and Mango.
Jackson’s role will also include being an ambassador for Cribbs and working alongside key stakeholders to promote investment into the Western Innovation Arc. The group, created by The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) and South Gloucestershire Council, is looking at opportunities to enhance growth in the East of South Gloucestershire, which is home to major employers including Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Ministry of Defence, Royal Mail, and the University of the West of England.
He will also work closely with local projects such as the neighbouring Brabazon Development, which is set to deliver 6,500 homes, 2,000 student rooms, and a 19,500-capacity arena, all within walking distance of Cribbs.
Andy Jackson, centre director at Cribbs, said: “I am so excited to join one of the UK’s most successful retail and leisure destinations. As the home of more than 150 shops and restaurants, and with 6.2 million people seeing Cribbs as their closest super regional shopping centre it is no wonder that brands are queuing up to join our line-up.
“I look forward to working with new and existing brands as we continue to innovate our offering to our growing shopper base, whilst also building connections with local stakeholders to promote Cribbs as the South West’s leading day out destination.”
Iain Minto, senior director of asset management at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Jackson as the new centre director for Cribbs. 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.”