Leigh Regan takes the reins of the management team heading BurJuman Centre effective 1st of February, ushering in a new era of growth for one of the stalwarts of Dubais retail scene.

An Australian national with more than 25 years of international experience in retail and real estate, Regan will head the management team at BurJuman and its sister retail establishment Reef Mall.

We welcome Leigh at a very exciting time for the business, as we near the completion of an extensive refurbishment project at BurJuman and look ahead to a new era of growth and success, said Majid Saif Al Ghurair, President of BurJuman Centre and Reef Mall. Leigh has a particularly impressive track record in growing business and his experience in both Western and Asian markets make him ideal for a cosmopolitan market like Dubai.

Regan moves to Dubai from Shanghai, China, where he oversaw the development of a number of landmark shopping centres.

Born and educated in Australia, with a business degree and a CPA Accounting Certification, Regans first experience in shopping malls came as General Manager of a community mall in Melbourne, where during his two-year tenure the malls leasable area expanded three-fold.

Leigh went on to become the GM Retail for another project in Melbourne where, amongst other achievements, he pioneered a Smartpark system that helped drive a significant increase in retail sales.

In 1995 Leigh was appointed by Asian retail giant Lippo as the COO and tasked with establishing the first Western-style shopping centre in Western Jakarta, Indonesia, where he managed to achieve near full occupancy in just two years of operation.

Regan returned to Australia after five years in Indonesia, first as National Portfolio Asset Manager Retail for Jones Land LaSalle and then as GM of a regional shopping centre. Since 2006, Regan has been based in Asia returning to Indonesia to oversee number of shopping centres in various stages of development and operation, before moving to China.

Regan will take on the management responsibilities from outgoing General Manager Eisa Adam, who will stay on in an advisory role during the crucial transitional phase.

Adam was feted for his long service to the company and his instrumental role in shaping the success of BurJuman and Reef Mall, and before them, Al Ghurair Centre.

BurJumans position as a stalwart of Dubais retail scene is a product of Eisas committed leadership. We are truly grateful for Eisas charismatic stewardship of the business and for the drive and commitment which has helped us to enjoy great success for more than two decades, Al Ghurair added.