Growthpoint Properties Limited announced that as previously communicated to shareholders, Mr. Francois Marais, current Chairman of the Board is due to retire at the AGM to be held on 16 November 2021. A process was followed to appoint a Deputy Chairman /Chairman Designate that will take over from Mr. Marais. Board announced that pursuant to a comprehensive process, Mr. Rhidwaan Gasant has been appointed by the Board to the position of Deputy Chairman /Chairman Designate effective 16 March 2021 and will work closely with Mr. Marais until he retires from the Board.