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Commercial Developer LCR has appointed Lynne Glover as centre manager for its new development Waterloo.London.

She brings over 30 years’ experience in the retail industry, joining from Angel Central Shopping Centre, where she acted as centre manager for nine years. She previously worked for CBRE, Savills, Debenhams and Buro Four.

Glover’s new role will see her manage the day-to-day running of Waterloo.London, initially working to build the project team and shape the development’s management strategy, ahead of the opening in Spring 2021.

She will also work closely with the local community to keep them informed of the development’s progress and ensure the “best possible public experience”.

Adrian Lee, development director, LCR, said: “Waterloo.London is one of the most significant new retail schemes in the capital and major opportunity to capture footfall from Waterloo’s 100 million passengers and the 20 million tourists that visit the South Bank every year.

“The ethos of our scheme is to create a destination inspired by the creative spirit and unique personality of Waterloo, and Lynne is a natural fit to make this a reality from these early stages of the scheme right through to our opening in 2021.”

Glover, added: “Waterloo.London is bringing together some of the capital’s best food, drink, leisure and retail experiences under one roof. I’m looking forward to helping to create a destination that can be enjoyed by visitors and the local community alike, contributing to the regeneration of the South Bank and creating a truly unique consumer experience.”

Plans for the centre were announced last month by the developer, with the centre opening in the former Eurostar station at Waterloo.

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