Hanover Green Retail Appoints Chris Braithwaite as Non-Exec Director

Hanover Green Retail has appointed Chris Braithwaite, a former Senior Director at Apple as a Non-Executive Director.

While at Apple, Braithwaite was responsible for leading their Global Retail Real Estate, Design and Development Team, overseeing the brands expansion of flagship stores across the world between 2009-2022. Prior to this, he was Head of Central London Retail and equity partner Cushman & Wakefield.

Matt Hyland, Principal at Hanover Green Retail, said: “Chris is a phenomenal operator with over 30 years’ experience in the domestic and international retail markets. London is a global city, and our clients expect the very best insight and knowledge of brands and trends. Chris brings a unique understanding of global locations, and the expectations of the very finest retailers alongside his general market experience. He provides Hanover Green Retail with a true point of difference for the benefit of our existing and future clients”

Braithwaite added: “I have known and worked with some of the team at Hanover Green Retail in my previous roles and have seen the growth of the firm over the past 5 years. They have built a fantastic business with an enviable client base and great instructions across London. I look forward to being able to contribute in my new role”.