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Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom

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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

Arron Browne
New Head of Flexible Offices London

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Arron Browne as Head of Flexible Offices London, strengthening the firm's capability to support clients as demand for flexible workspace solutions continues to evolve.

Lauren Joselyn • 16/09/2026

Jon Hubbard
Head of EMEA Hospitality Jon Hubbard to Retire

Cushman & Wakefield's Jon Hubbard is retire as Head of EMEA Hospitality in September 2026 after a 40-year career in the industry. Fred Le Fichoux is to take on leadership of the team.

Lauren Joselyn • 09/09/2026

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

Property Investor Confidence Index
Research • Economy

Property Investor Confidence Index

The Property Investor Confidence Index has been issued since 2008, with the purpose to gather indicators of market sentiment rather than to produce scientifically proven data.
Mariia Pohorila • 09/10/2026
2026 H1 European Offices Update - Web Card (750x456px)
Insights

European Office Update

Access exclusive insights into leasing activity, prime office rents, and the evolving workspace landscape.
Alessandro Serena • 08/10/2026
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Research • Workplace

Global Flexible Office Trends 2026

Flexible office spaces are redefining how companies approach workplace strategies in 2026.
Sandy Romero • 08/10/2026
Hong Kong Office Retail Residential Market Report Q3 2026
Research • Economy

Hong Kong Office, Retail And Residential Markets Q3 2026 Review And Outlook

Hong Kong residential Q3 transaction numbers dropped 40% q-o-q as the market entered a consolidation phase. The Grade A office market saw total new leased area reach the highest quarterly level since 2019. Total retail sales remained resilient with growing tourist arrivals and stronger economic fundamentals. 
 
Rosanna Tang • 05/10/2026
Retail
Insights • Economy

Tegut Sale

The planned break-up of Tegut among Edeka, Rewe and other buyers is not only reshaping the German grocery retail sector. It also affects numerous retail properties, the interests of their owners, existing lease agreements and the local supply of entire neighborhoods. 
Daniel Alexander Kroppmanns • 25/09/2026

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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Brindley place
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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Fredericksburg Square
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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