Jean-Marie TRITANT

About Jean-Marie TRITANT

Jean-Marie Tritant is a leading executive in European listed real estate and the head of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE, one of the major commercial real estate owners and operators in Europe and the United States. He was appointed Chairman of the Management Board and Group Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2021, succeeding Christophe Cuvillier, and his mandate was renewed by the Supervisory Board in December 2024. Before taking over the group’s top leadership role, Tritant held senior operating positions within the company. URW’s reference documents indicate that he was appointed Chief Operating Officer in the former Unibail-Rodamco structure from April 2013, and later took on leadership responsibilities related to the group’s U.S. activities. His career has been closely tied to the group’s transformation, including the integration of international assets and platforms across retail and flagship destinations. As CEO, he has been associated with a strategy focused on high-quality assets, financial discipline, and creating more compelling destination experiences for retailers and visitors. The group has also stated that he established the “A Platform for Growth” 2025–2028 strategic plan. In his role, he represents a blend of operational and strategic leadership, with recognized expertise in managing complex retail real estate assets, steering organizational transformation, and engaging with capital markets. His tenure has unfolded in a demanding listed-real-estate environment, requiring adaptation of shopping centers to changing consumer expectations, stronger operating performance, and ongoing portfolio optimization.