Rikki Teml has been appointed as the new centre manager for Cwmbran Shopping, the second largest shopping centre in Wales. His appointment comes after one of the centre’s most successful years to date, with existing retailers committing £8 million to improve their stores in 2015.
Rikki has spent just shy of eight years in a variety of management roles in the shopping centre industry. He brings a wealth of centre management expertise from previous roles including Centre Manager for both Clifton Down and Beechwood Shopping Centre, Mall Manager at Westfield London, as well as Commercialisation and Customer Services Manager for Cabot Circus. Rikki’s experience was acknowledged by the industry in 2015 with a coveted SCEPTRE award win for Centre Manager of the Year (small centre).
Commenting, Rikki says: “I am delighted to be joining Cwmbran Shopping after such a successful year for the centre, which clearly sits at the very heart of the local community. Cwmbran Shopping benefits from an extremely loyal catchment by catering for all customers with its impressive line-up of 170 shops that includes some of the UK’s most recognisable brands such as House of Fraser, M&S, New Look, Primark and Topshop.”
Anthony Ross, Director – Asset Management at M&G Real Estate, comments: “Rikki will be a fantastic asset to the team and I am sure he will be integral in Cwmbran Shopping’s continued success. At one million square feet, the centre is both a regional destination and a local hub, and we warmly welcome Rikki to the team as we progress plans to further enhance our reputation as one of Wales’ leading retail destinations.”
Cwmbran Shopping Centre is managed by CBRE. The letting agents are KLM Property and EJ Hales.