07 Oct 2025
St. Enoch Centre, Glasgow’s premier city centre destination, is excited to announce the appointment of Martin Botha as its new Centre Director.
With over 20 years of experience in Scottish retail management, Martin brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. He joins St. Enoch Centre after a successful six-year tenure at Edinburgh’s Omni Centre, where he played a pivotal role in developing a vibrant new leisure quarter. His previous positions as Centre Manager at both Antonine Shopping Centre and Edinburgh Waverley Mall further underscore his strong track record in the industry.
As St. Enoch Centre embarks on a new phase of evolution, Martin's leadership will be instrumental in driving the Centre's continued success. The iconic retail and leisure destination has recently seen a wave of new openings, including the internationally renowned fashion brand UNIQLO and popular restaurant chain Monterey Jacks.
In his new role, Martin will oversee these developments and work to enhance the Centre's offerings, building on the momentum established since its acquisition by Praxis.
Commenting on his appointment, Martin Botha said:
“I am thrilled to join Praxis as Centre Director at St. Enoch Centre during such a pivotal moment in its evolution.
St. Enoch Centre has established itself as a premier hub in the heart of the city, renowned for its diverse tenant mix, dedicated customer base, and strong ties to the Glasgow community. However, I believe we are just scratching the surface of its true potential.
Building on the impressive momentum we've gained this year, including several exciting new signings and a robust pipeline of opportunities, I am eager to work alongside the team to enhance the Centre's offerings and solidify its status as Glasgow's retail and leisure destination of choice. There is still ample opportunity for growth and innovation ahead."
Ilan Goldman, Director - Retail at Praxis, added:
“With his extensive background in Centre Management, Martin brings a wealth of experience, vital skills and an acute understanding of Scotland’s evolving retail and leisure landscape, to positively shape the future of St. Enoch Centre.”
