Avison Young announces raft of senior promotions across the business

Global real estate firm, Avison Young UK, today announces 43 senior promotions across the business to Associate Director and Director levels. These team members have been recognised for their exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to the firm.

Of the promotions, 23 have stepped up to the role of Director, while 20 have been promoted to Associate Director level. Driving future growth, this cohort will be central to the efficient delivery of the firm’s strategic objectives.

In total, the promotions span across 10 regions Avison Young operates in including: Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Stoke on Trent. The wave of promotions encompasses seven key business groups including: Building and Project Consultancy, Client and Business Solutions, Place, Professional Advisory, Rating and Technology, REIFM and Transactions.

Nick Walkley, Principal and UK President at Avison Young UK, said: “I look forward to working closely with this highly skilled cohort of new senior leaders, who exemplify our values and will continue driving forward our vision. Highlighting professional excellence and dedication to our collaborative company culture, these accomplishments showcase our belief in creating positive impact.

“Underlining the wealth of internal talent at Avison Young, these promotions display the diverse expertise and experience our teams offer. We continue to invest in our people, supporting current and future leaders within the business.”

Stephen Cowperthwaite, Principal and Managing Director, Regions and Liverpool at Avison Young UK said: “Regional investment is key to Avison Young’s growth strategy for 2025 and beyond, our local market experts are vital in achieving this goal. These promotions will help deliver real growth and net benefit to our towns, cities and communities across the UK.”

Full List of promotions:

Directors:

• Mark Beer, Building and Project Consultancy, London
• David Roobottom, Building and Project Consultancy, Birmingham
• Clive Withers, Building and Project Consultancy, London
• Andrew James, Building and Project Consultancy, London
• Paul Herrington, Building and Project Consultancy, Leeds
• Kate Inskip, Client and Business Solutions, Birmingham
• Richard Oxley, Client and Business Solutions, London
• Chris Whetstone, Client and Business Solutions, London
• Matt Pigott, Place, London
• Ed Harvey, Place, Manchester
• Emily Davies, Place, Manchester
• Julie Taylor, Professional Advisory, London
• Geraldine Horner, Professional Advisory, Edinburgh
• Naymesh Patel, Rating and Technology, Birmingham
• James Millson, REFIM, Leeds
• Robert Reeve, REFIM, London
• Dave Bamford, REFIM, London
• Laura Loom, REFIM, Stoke on Trent
• Pete-James Robinson, REFIM, Birmingham
• Helen Ewles, REFIM, Newcastle
• James White, Transactions, Birmingham
• Pete Harding, Transactions, Glasgow
• Sarah Miles, Client and Business Solutions, London

Associate Directors

• Eliott Kelly, Place, Bristol
• Henry Sayers, Professional Advisory, London
• James Drury, Building and Project Consultancy, London
• Robert Hayes, Building and Project Consultancy, Edinburgh
• Megan Stacey-Green, Building and Project Consultancy, London
• Mandy Poon, Rating and Technology, Manchester
• Charlotte Smith, Building and Project Consultancy, Birmingham
• Jamie Sim, Transactions, Newcastle
• James Short, Transactions, Bristol
• James Parton, REFIM, Client site
• Gemma Houghton, REFIM, London
• Graham Cunningham, REFIM, London
• Ralph Smart, REFIM, Brighton
• Emma Parker, REFIM, Stoke on Trent
• Emma Parkin, REFIM, Birmingham
• Kushay Shah, Client and Business Solutions, London
• Sophie Russell, Client and Business Solutions, Birmingham
• Helen Whitesmith, Client and Business Solutions, Bristol
• Andy Smith, Client and Business Solutions, London
• Kate Young, Client and Business Solutions, Manchester