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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom

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125 Old Broad Street
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 has appointed Jake Pygall as Partner within its Logistics & Industrial team.

Vikki McCrindle • 19/01/2026

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Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA Debt Advisory team has added experienced hires as it continues its expansion following another year of record growth.

Lauren Joselyn • 15/01/2026

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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Tenant Representation
Maximising Real Estate Value Through Strategic Tenant Representation
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research

APAC Data Centre Update: H2 2025

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 • 27/02/2026
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Australian Logistics & Industrial Capital Markets 2026 Outlook

Australia’s logistics and industrial markets have moved into a new phase of the cycle. Find out more in our Outlook report.
25/02/2026
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Research

​The Southeast Scales Up​

​​Large-format industrial demand is regaining momentum, and the Southeast remains the nation’s most consistent destination for big-box occupiers.
Christa DiLalo • 25/02/2026
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Research • Valuation

Canadian Lodging Industry Overview

Our annual Lodging Industry Outlook recaps the results for this past year, highlight some of the key transactions, and identify emerging trends.
Brian Flood • 25/02/2026
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Research

AI Impact Barometer: Conviction in a Transforming World

A powerful analytical tool that monitors, measures, and interprets the wide-ranging effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the macroeconomy and the commercial real estate (CRE) ecosystem.
Abby Corbett • 19/02/2026
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculate commercial stamp duty (SDLT) for UK property purchases with Cushman & Wakefield's free calculator. Covers England, Scotland, Wales & NI
20/01/2026
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Research

UK Self Storage Annual Report

The Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview into the self storage sector.
30/04/2025
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Research

Charting New Territories: Philippine Real Estate Market’s Dynamic Landscape

Despite challenges facing the Philippine real estate market, established CBDs remain resilient, and the diversification into multiple sub-markets offers new opportunities.
Claro Cordero Jr. • 30/01/2025
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Research • Technology

Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate

With a significant growth forecast for the global tech sector in the next 10 years, the evolution of tech cities around the world as hubs of tech talent and suitable commercial real estate will continue. Explore how tech cities are competing for business across key talent, real estate, and business environment metrics.
David Smith • 08/08/2022

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Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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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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Invesco • Banking & Financial Services

IREEF is a flagship fund of Invesco Real Estate comprising core and value-add assets across Europe.

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