Redefine International, a London-listed property company, has confirmed the appointment of Greg Clarke as chairman following the retirement of Philippe de Nicolay.

Clarke has over 30 years' experience of working for and running large international public corporations across Europe, Australia and South Africa.

Between 2002 and 2009 he was chief executive of Australia's Lend Lease Corporation, an ASX 50 international corporation specialising in property investment, development and construction. Between 1994 and 2000 he worked for groups owned by Cable and Wireless and was ultimately promoted to CEO of Cable and Wireless Communications. He is currently chairman of the Football League, a role he has held since 2010.