The board of directors of Growthpoint Properties Limited announced that Mr. Andile Sangqu, who is currently an independent non-executive director, has been appointed asnthe Lead Independent Director of the Company with effect from July 01, 2022. Mr. Sangqu was appointed to the Growthpoint Board in September 2020 and is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee and a member of the Audit Commitee.