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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

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European Real Estate Recovery Holds As Investors Turn To Selectivity

Cushman & Wakefield's European Investment Atlas Q1 2026 report highlights a market transitioning into a more mature phase of recovery, where opportunities remain significant but increasingly require precision, discipline and careful asset selection.

Lauren Joselyn • 30/06/2026

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Iversen Building Reaches Full Occupancy At The Oxford Science Park

The Iversen Building, a new purpose-built ‘lab ready’ 86,000 sq ft building based at The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), has reached 100% occupancy only twelve months after practical completion.

Vikki McCrindle • 28/02/2025

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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Receivership and Recovery Solutions
A confident next step for your distressed property assets 

The environment for recovery services is constantly evolving. Our Receivership & Recovery Solutions team brings more than 20 years’ experience in providing strategic advice to lending institutions, insolvency practitioners, corporate and equity fund clients, for distressed property assets and challenged lending situations.  
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research • Technology

APAC Data Centre Update: H1 2026

This report covers 9 primary and 6 secondary markets. It also features the Asia Pacific Data Centre Markets Maturity Index, which tracks 30 markets.
Andrew Green • 06/08/2026
India Office MarketBeat
Research

India Office Market Report

India’s office market remained resilient in Q2 2026, with gross leasing volumes of ~21.4 MSF across the top eight cities despite global economic uncertainty. 
06/08/2026
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Research

Singapore AI Impact Barometer

Singapore’s first data-led view of AI’s impact on industries and commercial real estate, helping clients stay ahead of change and uncover opportunity
06/08/2026
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Article • Workplace

Sign Before It's Built: The NCR Office Play for 2026–2029

Patience on timing, conviction on commitment: how to play NCR's office supply wave.
Supriya Chatterjee • 04/08/2026
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Research • Workplace

REdefining the Industrial Workplace: From Cost Center to Performance Driver

REdefining the Industrial Workplace: From Cost Center to Performance Driver argues that workplace experience in factories, manufacturing plants and logistics facilities is now an operational imperative, directly linked to safety, productivity and retention. Drawing on Cushman & Wakefield's XSF data, the report introduces Experience-Based Working (EBW), a framework connecting place, people and performance, with practical actions for both occupiers and investors.
Kim Yong • 14/07/2026
European Investment Atlas
Research • Investment / Capital Markets

European Investment Atlas

The Investment Atlas Q1 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of real estate investment opportunities across France and Europe. Despite increased interest rate volatility, 67% of French markets remain underpriced. Explore sector trends, market valuations and strategic investment opportunities shaping 2026.
Aymeric Sevestre • 25/06/2026
Middle East Conflict: What Are the Implications for the Logistics Sector?
Research

Middle East Conflict: What Are the Implications for the Logistics Sector?

This report explores how the Middle East conflict could affect the French logistics market. It assesses the potential impact on energy costs, supply chains, investment decisions and real estate strategies for occupiers and investors.
Romain Nicolle • 08/06/2026
Retail Parks
Research

Retail Parks

After more than two decades of expansion, retail parks in France are entering a new phase of development. As new projects slow and regulatory constraints increase, growth is increasingly driven by extensions, refurbishments and the repositioning of existing assets. This report examines market fundamentals, evolving tenant mixes, rental performance, investor appetite and the key trends shaping the future of the retail park sector in France.
Christian Dubois • 05/06/2026
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Research • Supply Chain

Waypoint - Global Industrial Logistics

Waypoint 2026 provides in-depth analysis of logistics and industrial real estate markets across France and EMEA, covering rental trends, supply chain resilience, operational costs, energy transition and future market dynamics.
Sally Bruer • 27/05/2026
2026 Data Center Market Study: EMEA and France Driving Digital Infrastructure Growth
Research

2026 Data Center Market Study: EMEA and France Driving Digital Infrastructure Growth

Comprehensive analysis of the global data center market in 2026 with a focus on the EMEA region and France. The study highlights sustained digital infrastructure growth, the impact of AI, energy and regulatory challenges, and the evolution of major European hubs including Paris, Frankfurt, London, Dublin, and Milan.
20/05/2026

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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