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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom

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125 Old Broad Street
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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 Appoints Senior Leaders To Drive Insight-Driven Solutions Across APAC & EMEA Markets

Richard Pickering and Alvin So join the APAC & EMEA Multi-Markets team.

Lauren Joselyn • 17/12/2025

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European Commercial Real Estate Markets Experience Significant Yield Compression In Q4

New data from Cushman & Wakefield reveals that a growing number of European commercial real estate markets saw prime yields move inwards in Q4 2024, with 24 market sectors reporting an inward shift in Q4 2024, double the number in Q3, providing a clearer signal that Europe’s investment markets are on the road to recovery at the prime end of the market.  

Richard Coleman • 04/02/2025

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Cushman & Wakefield Completes Acquisition Of Its Affiliate In Finland

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has completed the acquisition of its affiliate in Finland, having announced in November that it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire the firm.

 

Richard Coleman • 17/01/2025

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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Agency Leasing Services
Driving optimised leasing investments
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research

AI Impact Barometer: The impact of Artificial Intelligence on the economy and the real estate environment

The AI Impact Barometer is a global Cushman & Wakefield initiative designed to provide a rigorous, data-driven view of how AI is reshaping economic dynamics and their reflection in the real estate sector.
Abby Corbett • 17/04/2026
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Research

European Hotel Investor Compass

Gain exclusive insights of the European hospitality sector with our in-depth Hotel Investor Survey. 
15/04/2026
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Focus on Warsaw East - Praga

Today, Praga is experiencing one of the most dynamic transformations in Warsaw. Its distinctive historic identity is seamlessly combined with modern infrastructure and a high standard of urban space.
Ewa Derlatka-Chilewicz • 14/04/2026
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Insights • Economy

Middle East conflict impact on Singapore real estate

For Singapore, while fuel rationing, austerity measures, or work-from-home mandates to reduce petrol consumption have not been implemented, the authorities have cautioned that energy prices may remain structurally elevated over the longer term. 
Xian Yang Wong • 14/04/2026
Hong Kong Office Retail Residential Market Report Q1 2026
Research • Economy

Hong Kong Office, Retail And Residential Markets Q1 2026 Review And Outlook

Hong Kong residential market Q1 transaction numbers grew 53% y-o-y with home prices across segments recording growth. Grade A office market net absorption remained positive for the tenth consecutive quarter. Overall retail sales continued to recover on the back of rising tourist arrivals.    
 
Rosanna Tang • 14/04/2026
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Research • Workplace

The Netherlands Office Fit Out Cost Guide

Looking to create an inspiring, efficient and future-proof workplace? Our Office Fit Out Cost Guide 2026 provides the benchmarks and insights you need to make smart, successful office fit out decisions across the Netherlands.

01/04/2026
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Article • Government / Public Sector

Health of the Market – Elderly Care and Seniors

After stellar investment into the healthcare sector during 2025, the geopolitical landscape has shifted investor sentiment across real estate. Nevertheless, the fundamentals remain robust across all subsectors of Healthcare.
Peter Farnes • 31/03/2026
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Research • Economy

Netherlands Outlook 2026

Cushman & Wakefield's Netherlands Outlook 2026 provides a forecast of transaction dynamics across investment and occupier markets based on its own vision and transaction data.
Jos Hesselink • 11/12/2025
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Research • Food & Beverage

Supermarket Real Estate: New Rules for a Proven Segment

Read all about the developments in the supermarket landscape in this report (in Dutch) by Cushman & Wakefield Retail.
Michiel Boonen • 18/06/2025

FEATURED STORIES

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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 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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