Leeds – Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Jake Pygall as Partner within its Logistics & Industrial team.
Based at the firm’s Leeds office, Pygall will lead the Yorkshire & North East Logistics & Industrial team playing a lead role in supporting the firm's occupier, developer, and investor clients across the key regions.
Pygall joins from Avison Young, where he worked for more than nine years and was most recently a Director, advising a range of clients on acquisitions, disposals, development and strategic planning for industrial property and employment land across Yorkshire and the North Midlands.
Richard Evans, Head of UK Logistics & Industrial at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jake to our team. Following a strong recovery in 2025, market momentum is building, and his expertise will be invaluable as we support clients navigating this growth.
“Last year, Yorkshire and the Humber saw demand almost double to 4.7 million sq ft, while the North East recorded a 35% increase. Looking ahead, Yorkshire and the Humber is set to play a central role in high-growth sectors, underpinned by strategic investment zones, two freeports, and advanced manufacturing clusters.”
Jake Pygall, Partner in Cushman & Wakefield’s Logistics & Industrial team, said: “It is an exciting time to join Cushman & Wakefield. I’m looking forward to collaborating with the talented team to help clients achieve their ambitions - from new market entrants to established businesses expanding their UK footprints.”
Cushman & Wakefield’s Logistics & Industrial team is made up of experienced and innovative sector specialists strategically located across its UK offices. The team offers a full suite of leasing, capital markets, occupier services, project and development, valuation, and consulting services.