said March30 that it named Steven Mew portfolio director with effect from early October.

He willjoin the executive committee and will be responsible for the day-to-day operationsof the company's investment portfolio.

Mew willjoin Great Portland from McKay SecuritiesPlc, which said in a same-day release, that Mew will resign as directorof the company. He will remain in his post until September. He has been workingat McKay Securities since 2001.