Avison Young strengthens Public Sector offering with new Director

Global real estate firm Avison Young today announces a new senior hire with the appointment of Louise Daville who joins as Director, Public Sector Strategy and Frameworks in a national remit.

Louise will focus on maximising Avison Young’s national public sector framework presence working with a broad range of clients across central and local government. Her role will be pivotal to unlocking opportunities and driving innovative solutions to meet the unique challenges of public sector clients leveraging the strengths of Avison Young experts, regions and business group services.

Louise brings 24 years of experience, the past 14 of these spent in national strategic roles, with a strong focus on the public sector. Her extensive expertise spans various real estate sectors, including construction, facilities management, property, and private finance initiatives. Prior to joining Avison Young, Louise served at ISG Group, where she played a pivotal role in shaping and leading public sector framework strategies. She led a diverse team that shaped the ISG offer to meet the requirements of key UK Government policies, including the Construction Playbook, Levelling Up and Towns Funds across Combined Local Authorities and the independent Constructing the Gold Standard review.

Louise has worked closely with national framework providers, including Crown Commercial Services, Pagabo, and Procure Partnerships, as well as regionally focused local authority frameworks across England, Scotland, and Wales. She has experience of large-scale framework and alliancing contract procurements for central government departments, including the Department for Education, Ministry of Justice, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and Government Property Agency.

James Porter, Chief Client Officer, Avison Young, said: “We are delighted to welcome Louise to the team. Louise brings an in-depth knowledge of the public sector framework landscape, extensive client experience and a proven track record in strategy development and implementation. These skills are essential as we look to build on our standout Public Sector credentials and ensures we keep our clients at the heart of everything we do.

“This new role enables us to further integrate our approach to service delivery while continuing to provide innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges of this sector. Louise’s appointment reflects Avison Young’s commitment to attracting the top talent in the market and reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in the public sector.”

Louise Daville, Director, Public Sector Strategy and Frameworks, Avison Young, said: "Avison Young’s commitment to tackling complex challenges with strategic, sustainable solutions aligns perfectly with my passion for bringing people together to solve problems and drive meaningful outcomes. Together, we are committed to helping our public sector clients to build a resilient, dynamic public sector that can thrive in an ever-changing landscape."