30-10-2025
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CLS Holdings appoints Harry Stokes as new CFO

UK commercial property investor CLS Holdings has announced the appointment of Harry Stokes as its new CFO and a director of the company, effective January 5, 2026. 

Harry Stokes

Harry Stokes

Stokes brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services and real estate industries. His most recent role was commercial finance director at SEGRO, a position he held after joining them in 2013 as head of Investor Relations. 
Prior to SEGRO, he was head of the European Real Estate Equity Research team at UBS.
Current CFO, Andrew Kirkman, will depart from the Board on January 5, 2026, but will remain with the company until the end of January 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
Lennart Sten, Chairman of CLS commented: "We are delighted to welcome Harry to the Board.  He brings a wealth of property experience and skills, and will be a strong addition to our leadership team.  Harry's proven experience will assist us to deliver our strategy as we enter a new phase of the property cycle. On behalf of the Board, I also wish to thank Andrew, who has done an excellent job as CFO over the last 6 years and wish him well in his future endeavors."
Harry Stokes added: "I am thrilled to be joining CLS. The Company has a very high-quality leadership team and a long-term strategy to deliver growth in challenging conditions. I look forward to making a significant contribution to the Company's long-term success."

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