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Ben Cullen

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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Frequently Asked Questions
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Asia REIT Market Insight

Asia's Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) market entered a new phase of expansion in 2025–2026, driven by accelerating growth in the Chinese mainland and India, alongside stabilization and recovery across established markets.
Catherine Chen • 18/09/2026
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Research

Tier x Tier in Chicago

Chicago's CBD office market is increasingly defined by a widening performance gap among building tiers.
Kevin Auble • 17/09/2026
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Article • Economy

The Fed Hikes and What It Means for CRE

The Fed’s first rate hike since 2023 marks a policy shift, but improving CRE fundamentals may help cushion the impact.
Kevin Thorpe • 17/09/2026
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Insights • Technology

The New Occupiers: How Neoclouds Are Reshaping APAC Data Centre Demand

Neoclouds have become an increasingly important part of the AI infrastructure ecosystem, providing GPU compute for AI training and inference workloads.
Pritesh Swamy • 17/09/2026
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Research • Construction

Industrial Construction Cost Guide

Industrial construction costs are reaccelerating across the Americas, reversing the flat-to-lower pricing seen a year earlier. Tariffs and other pressures are filtering through to pricing.  
Brian Ungles • 17/09/2026
European Living Update
Research

European Living Capital Markets Update

This comprehensive outlook serves as a valuable perspective to anticipate the future landscape of European living spaces.
16/09/2026
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Circular Fit-out

Rising construction costs? Make the most of what is already there.
Martin Polifke • 15/09/2026
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Research

The Retail Remix: The New Playbook for Tenant Curation

Learn how retail owners are using tenant curation to increase visitation, strengthen leasing performance, and create more resilient assets.
Alanna Loeffler • 31/08/2026
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Research

1H 2026 Class B Office Report Santiago

The Class B office market showed a gradual improvement in occupancy levels during the first half of 2026.
Rosario Meneses • 24/08/2026
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Research

1H 2026 Flex Warehouses Report Santiago

The flex warehouse market maintained dynamic demand during the first half of 2026.
Rosario Meneses • 24/08/2026

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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