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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom

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125 Old Broad Street
London, Greater 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 Appointed As Valuer Of SEGRO’s UK Portfolio

Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed by SEGRO, the UK’s largest Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), as valuer of its UK portfolio of modern warehousing, industrial property, data centres, and development land assets.

Richard Coleman • 08/05/2026

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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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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

Global Data Center Market Comparison

Analyzes 107 markets using 24 weighted variables to reveal where data center development can scale amid power constraints, regulation, and rising AI demand.
John McWilliams • 22/05/2026
Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

From Cost Certainty to Acquisition Readiness

Managing Office Assets Across the APAC Investment Lifecycle
Sam Asher • 20/05/2026
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
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Research

Westfield, Indiana: A Market Built on Opportunity

Westfield is emerging as one of Central Indiana’s most active growth markets, supported by expanding investment, strong regional connectivity, and increasing demand from both businesses and residents.
Brady Allard • 19/05/2026
Research

From Algorithm to Infrastructure - The Reinvention of Data Centers in the AI Era

Generative AI is radically transforming the French data center landscape. Once focused primarily on data storage, facilities are now evolving into high-density computing infrastructures designed for AI workloads. This shift requires massive increases in power capacity, advanced liquid cooling systems, and entirely new architectural standards. Supported by a highly decarbonized energy mix and a €109 billion national AI strategy, France — led by Paris — is emerging as a strategic European hub for sovereign and sustainable AI infrastructure investment.
12/05/2026
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Research • Technology

AI Impact Hub

Artificial intelligence is moving into a stage where we are starting to see real, measurable impact instead of just speculation.
06/05/2026
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Are gas heating systems acceptable again?

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, the governing parties published a key policy paper on the amendment of the Building Energy Act (GEG). The law will be renamed the “Building Modernization Act” (GMG). What changes will this bring for investors and tenants, and what price changes can be expected?
Jens Weymann • 02/03/2026
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Article • Investment / Capital Markets

Built to suit

In recent years, Built to suit contracts, also known as custom construction, have gained ground in the real estate sector. Understand the advantages of this type of business for owners and occupants real estate

28/07/2022

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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