Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Chad Davies To Lead UK Regional Valuation & Advisory
12/02/2024
Manchester, 12 February 2024 - Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Chad Davies as Head of UK Regions, Valuation & Advisory.
Davies joined the firm’s Manchester team four years ago as a Partner from Lambert Smith Hampton. Since, he has led the Northern Valuation & Advisory team specialising in loan security, accounts, and fund valuation across the Logistics & Industrial, Retail and Offices markets. He has valued many large prime city centre offices and led numerous multi-million-pound industrial portfolio valuations acting on behalf of major lending institutions.
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Valuation & Advisory division comprises a national team of sector specialists who provide data-led advice and commercial insight to deliver tailored solutions to support clients. As UK Regional Head, Davies will lead the firm’s Valuation & Advisory teams in the North West, Yorkshire & North East, the Midlands, South West & Wales, and Scotland.
Tom Nuttall, Head of UK Valuation & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Chad is a highly skilled adviser and respected leader, and absolutely the right person to take on this newly created role at Cushman & Wakefield.
“Our Valuation & Advisory team has a strong track record in servicing large national valuation mandates. In the last 12 months we have valued some notable portfolios, including 7 million sq ft of industrial space over 100 assets and an 8 million sq ft multi-sector portfolio valued at more than £1bn. During 2023, our regional teams valued many prime city centre offices ranging in value from £1m to more than £100m, and £4bn of industrial & logistics accommodation.”
Chad Davies, Head of UK Regions, Valuation & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “I am thrilled to take on this role, and look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the UK to further strengthen our position and presence in the market. Our focus is to build on the wealth of local knowledge and experience we have, to develop new client relationships and expand existing ones.”
Davies joined the firm’s Manchester team four years ago as a Partner from Lambert Smith Hampton. Since, he has led the Northern Valuation & Advisory team specialising in loan security, accounts, and fund valuation across the Logistics & Industrial, Retail and Offices markets. He has valued many large prime city centre offices and led numerous multi-million-pound industrial portfolio valuations acting on behalf of major lending institutions.
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Valuation & Advisory division comprises a national team of sector specialists who provide data-led advice and commercial insight to deliver tailored solutions to support clients. As UK Regional Head, Davies will lead the firm’s Valuation & Advisory teams in the North West, Yorkshire & North East, the Midlands, South West & Wales, and Scotland.
Tom Nuttall, Head of UK Valuation & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “Chad is a highly skilled adviser and respected leader, and absolutely the right person to take on this newly created role at Cushman & Wakefield.
“Our Valuation & Advisory team has a strong track record in servicing large national valuation mandates. In the last 12 months we have valued some notable portfolios, including 7 million sq ft of industrial space over 100 assets and an 8 million sq ft multi-sector portfolio valued at more than £1bn. During 2023, our regional teams valued many prime city centre offices ranging in value from £1m to more than £100m, and £4bn of industrial & logistics accommodation.”
Chad Davies, Head of UK Regions, Valuation & Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, said: “I am thrilled to take on this role, and look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the UK to further strengthen our position and presence in the market. Our focus is to build on the wealth of local knowledge and experience we have, to develop new client relationships and expand existing ones.”
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.
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