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James Darkins

Independent Non-Executive Board Member

James Darkins

James was appointed to the Board on 1 January 2016 and reappointed on 1 January 2020.

James has an extensive track record of success in the global real estate investment management industry. From 2001 he led the expansion of Henderson’s real estate business in Europe and Asia Pacific. He retired as Chief Executive of TH Real Estate (now Nuveen Real Estate) in 2015. TH Real Estate was formed as a joint venture between Henderson and TIAA, becoming one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers.

Key strengths

  • Real Estate Investment & Development

  • Capital Markets

  • Organisational change

  • Financial

  • Risk

Our Board

Our Board has the balance of skills and backgrounds that are key to The Crown Estate's business and strategy.