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Cullen was previously Head of Offices, UK, having joined Cushman & Wakefield as a graduate in 2001
- George Roberts will be leaving Cushman & Wakefield after 15 years with the firm
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Ben Cullen as Head of UK & Ireland, succeeding George Roberts who is leaving the firm.
Cullen joined Cushman & Wakefield as a graduate in 2001 and was made an International Partner in 2016. He led the London Occupier Representation team prior to being made Head of Offices, UK in 2021, and, as a member of the firm’s UK Executive Committee, has helped shape the success of Cushman & Wakefield’s wider UK & Ireland business.
As one of the foremost office advisers in London, Cullen has delivered landmark transactions for some of the largest global clients of the firm. Cullen will continue to focus heavily on clients and driving growth as Head of UK & Ireland and will hand over his divisional and sector leadership responsibilities to Andy Tyler who succeeds him as Head of Offices, UK.
Matthew Bouw, Chief Executive, APAC & EMEA, Cushman & Wakefield, said: “I’m delighted to promote Ben into this role, where his energy, his client-centric approach, and his track record in delivering exceptional value for our clients through advice, solutions and services can have the greatest impact. I look forward to working with him in a key country leadership position in our combined APAC & EMEA business to bring the best of Cushman & Wakefield globally to our clients in the UK and Ireland.”
Ben Cullen, Incoming Head of UK & Ireland, Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Stepping into this new leadership role is an honour and a responsibility that I carry with great pride. We have gone from strength-to-strength in the UK & Ireland by staying focused on delivering exceptional advice and execution for our clients. With a world-class team, a culture to be proud of, and an incredible platform, I’m excited by the growth opportunities ahead for us and our clients.”
Roberts joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2010, advising office occupiers on high-profile relocations in the capital and leading the London Markets division following its merger with DTZ. He was appointed Country Head in 2017, guiding the business through the UK’s departure from the EU and the pandemic, evolving it through new services and the acquisition of its Irish affiliate, while promoting an inclusive culture.
Bouw added: “George has had a profound influence on Cushman & Wakefield across 15 years with the firm and is handing over a business in fantastic shape. We are sincerely grateful for his contribution and wish him every success for the future.”
