London, England, United Kingdom
A Chartered Surveyor with considerable experience in Property Development and Asset Management for both Public and Private property companies. Skilled in business strategy, top-level negotiation, winning contracts and leading on business development. Backed up by a strong track-record in marketing and developing lasting relationships.
CBRE Ltd, National Team - Head of Asset Management • Responsible for the establishment of the asset management department & team. • Developed and introduced successful commercial strategies to win asset management business. • Recruited a team of three asset managers to undertake the asset management of a major industrial & office portfolio throughout the UK. • Recommended the comprehensive refurbishment of a large number of older industrial buildings creating new income streams from new occupiers. • Advised on the successful redevelopment of a vacant site at Trafford Point, Trafford Park, Manchester to create 2 new distribution warehouse totalling approx 240,000 sq ft, one of which was let on completion in August 2016. • Re branded the marketing & leasing strategy for a portfolio of 17 industrial estates leading to a considerable increase in enquiries and subsequent lettings. • Agreed a complicated lease renewal, refurbishment and relocation with a major occupier on an estate leading to a significant lease extension and value enhancement. • Established the CBRE commercial auction department holding 5 commercial property auctions per year.
Responsible for the establishment and management of the company`s development programme and joint ventures. Also responsible for the appraisal, acquisition, construction, leasing, management and sale of development projects in the Industrial and Office sectors throughout the UK. • Established the development team to take advantage of commercial development opportunities within the HXRUK I, II & III funds. • Identified and acquired development opportunities in the Office and Industrial markets throughout the UK. • Responsible for recommendations to investors on all aspects of property acquisitions, lettings, sales & construction contracts. • Negotiated pre let / sales with Bentley Motors, Hermes Parcels, Airwave Solutions, Hewlett Packard, City Link, Wyre Forest District Council HQ.