Hester Connell

Hester Connell is an experienced marketing and project management professional with a diverse background in retail, experiential marketing, and placemaking. Currently serving as the Marketing and Placemaking Project Manager at Hammerson since August 2025, Hester has previously held senior project management roles at Cheil UK and Play Retail, as well as project management positions at CircleSquare and Knight Dragon Ltd. Hester's early career includes roles as a Campus Representative at Yik Yak, Inc., a Brand Warrior at tribe, and an Impact Team Member at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Hester holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Cultural Politics from the University of Hull, completed in 2016.