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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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Appointed To Homes England Property Financial And Development Services Framework

This appointment builds on Cushman & Wakefield’s long-standing track record of advising Homes England, its predecessor organisations, and the wider UK public sector.

Vikki McCrindle • 18/09/2026

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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

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West End Capital Markets Team Expands With New Partner

Richard Mass appointed as a Partner in the London West End Capital Markets team, strengthening the firm's presence in one of the capital's most active investment markets.

Lauren Joselyn • 06/09/2026

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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Global Portfolio Administration

Consolidating your portfolio data to ensure control, visibility and accuracy, enabling you to focus on your core business objectives.

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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research

Office Syndrome Is Not Just an Employee Problem: It's an Office and Building Management Challenge

Neck pain, shoulder pain and tired eyes are often seen as personal issues. In reality, they may stem from the work environment, which can be designed and managed.

22/10/2026
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

The Private Student Housing Report – Now Expanded with New Market Data

Discover what students really want from the rental market. Cushman & Wakefield, in partnership with Otodom, has expanded the Private Student Housing report with new survey findings drawn from 263 students across Poland.
Ewa Derlatka-Chilewicz • 19/10/2026
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Insights

European Hospitality Update

Dive into the newest trends of the European hospitality market with Cushman & Wakefield's comprehensive H1 2026 update. Discover investment opportunities, market dynamics, and forecasts tailored for the hospitality sector stakeholders.
Francesco Calia • 05/10/2026
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Article • Government / Public Sector

Your First Home: A Positive Step, But Is It Enough?

The Government's proposed Your First Home (YFH) scheme has been welcomed by many across the housebuilding sector, which has been calling for a meaningful demand-side stimulus since the Help to Buy programme ended four years ago.
Paul Wickenden • 05/10/2026
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Insights

Unified by Disruption: A Generation Rewriting Retail

Explore the structural shifts reshaping Generation Z consumer behaviour and the implications for retailers, landlords, investors and developers seeking to future-proof their retail real estate strategies.
Edward Bavister • 05/10/2026
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Research

UK Student Accommodation Report

The Student Accommodation Annual Report provides insight into the trends in student accommodation demand, supply and investment during the year to date.
David Feeney • 01/10/2026
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B(RE)ves: the most important updates in real estate

Stay ahead of the trends shaping the industry.
30/07/2025
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Insights

C&W Blog

Real estate trends in a nutshell
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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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