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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom

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125 Old Broad Street
London, Greater London EC2N 1AR
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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom


About

Ben joined Cushman & Wakefield as a graduate in 2001 and was made an International Partner in 2016. Prior to his role as Head of the UK & Ireland, Ben led Cushman & Wakefield’s Offices business in the UK and was a member of the firm’s UK and Ireland Executive Committee.

Ben is an accomplished leader, with an enterprise mindset and a strong market profile. As one of the leading office advisers in London, he has delivered landmark transactions for some of the largest global clients of the firm. He continues to focus heavily on clients, bringing the best of Cushman & Wakefield to the UK and Ireland.

Awards & Recognition

  • MRICSMSc
  • BA
  • Hons

Assignments

Amazon –  Strategy and transactions for 1.1m sq. ft. of office space across Central London

 L’Oréal – Strategic review followed by 120,000 sq. ft. re-gear, Hammersmith

Ascential Plc – 140,000 sq. ft. strategic review followed by 4 Central London transactions

WeWork – London growth plan– 750,000 sq. ft. across 9 transactions

Sony Pictures Entertainment – Business case review followed by 75,000 sq. ft. relocation from Soho to Paddington

Ineos – acquisition of 2 new London HQ buildings totaling 80,000 sq. ft. in Knightsbridge

L.E.K Consulting – 30,000 sq. ft. ‘stay vs. go’, Victoria

Tableau – 45,000 sq. ft. acquisition, South Bank

SilverLake – 10,000 sq. ft. re-gear Mayfair

Vodafone – 35,000 sq. ft. acquisition, Paddington

Kingfisher Plc – London portfolio advice

Red Bee Media – 90,000 sq. ft. lease re-gear and decentralization, White City

Hammerson Plc – relocation and bifurcation of London HQ – 55,000 sq. ft., Kings Cross

Burberry Plc – London expansion 125,000 sq. ft., Westminster

Unite the Union – U.K. portfolio advice totaling 100,000 sq. ft. of building sales and acquisitions

What's new

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Cushman & Wakefield Makes Senior Appointments To APAC & EMEA Data Centre Group

Cushman & Wakefield has strengthened its APAC & EMEA Data Centre Group (DCG) leadership with three senior appointments, as the firm continues to scale its platform to meet accelerating client demand for integrated cross-regional advice.

Lauren Joselyn • 09/11/2026

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Appointed To Homes England Property Financial And Development Services Framework

This appointment builds on Cushman & Wakefield’s long-standing track record of advising Homes England, its predecessor organisations, and the wider UK public sector.

Vikki McCrindle • 18/09/2026

Richard Mass
West End Capital Markets Team Expands With New Partner

Richard Mass appointed as a Partner in the London West End Capital Markets team, strengthening the firm's presence in one of the capital's most active investment markets.

Lauren Joselyn • 06/09/2026

Services

Lease Transaction & Advisory

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s leading providers of leasing advice to occupiers and investors.

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Business Rates
Business rates represent a major cost for both occupiers and owners of non-domestic property. 
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Global Portfolio Administration

Consolidating your portfolio data to ensure control, visibility and accuracy, enabling you to focus on your core business objectives.

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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research • Sustainability / ESG

Data Centres & Climate Resilience: Supporting Growth in Asia Pacific

Analysis of more than 300 data centre locations across 30 markets in 13 Asia Pacific markets.
Andrew Green • 12/11/2026
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Article • Workplace

Workplace Ecosystem: Look Beyond The Rent

The strongest workplace ecosystem is not defined by Mixed-use or Standalone. It is defined by how well the place works for the people who use it.
12/11/2026
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Research • Workplace

Global Flexible Office Trends 2026

Flexible office spaces are redefining how companies approach workplace strategies in 2026.
Javier Bernades • 12/11/2026
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Insights

Japan Emerges as a Cross-Border Real Estate Investment Hub: Growth in Both Inbound and Outbound Investment

Cross-border real estate investment is shifting from a phase driven by yield differentials and currency advantages to one focused on capturing the structural growth of individual markets. 
12/11/2026
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Research

European Retail Radar

Spain is consolidating its position as one of the most attractive retail expansion markets in Europe, driven by record tourism levels, prime rental growth and renewed retailer demand for the best commercial locations.
Robert Travers • 12/11/2026
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Research

Global Office Supply

Office construction has hit a decade low, yet demand for top-tier space persists. Development viability varies widely by city and region, based on market versus economic rents.
10/11/2026
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Research • Economy

Ninh Binh Whitepaper 2026

Explore Cushman & Wakefield’s latest whitepaper on Ninh Binh, one of Northern Vietnam’s emerging growth destinations
Nguyet Minh Hoang • 18/05/2026

FEATURED STORIES

CW Birmingham Office UK
Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
Exemplar service line collaboration to deliver a new workplace for our Midlands team.
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Battersea Power Station Development Co
Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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Hines • Retail
Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working.
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ArchCo Portfolio Valuation • Industrial & Retail
Valuation of an extensive portfolio encompassing 18 million square feet, consisting of 5,285 rental spaces distributed across the UK, with approximately 80% located in London.
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Valuations for Multi-Let Industrial Assets • Industrial
Secured Lending services provided for 5.9 million square feet across 59 assets in the UK.
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Commercial Real Estate Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology

Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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