It has been announced that Deborah Jones has been appointed as the new centre director of The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

Before starting her new role, Ms Jones previously worked at Land Securities as regional retail operations director for six years where she oversaw the redevelopment of Cabot Circus in St David’s, Cardiff and Bristol and previous to this held the position as centre manager for Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter.

Proposals have been submitted by the Causeway’s joint owners JT Baylis, Intu and M&G Real Estate for the new quarter development which include retail, leisure and dining.

Head of UK shopping centre management at CBRE, John Prestwich, said: “The exciting plans here at The Mall, affirming its position as a leading regional retail and leisure destination for the South West, present a great fit for Deborah’s extensive experience here in the South West as well as nationwide and overseas. We warmly welcome her to the team.”