To strengthen global alignment and growth across its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) operations, real estate advisor Avison Young has reorganised its UK and European leadership, promoting a host of senior leadership figures.
Said Mark Rose, chair and CEO of Avison Young: 'Avison Young’s re-organisation helps ensure we can better serve clients as an EMEA business.
'At its core, alignment is about designing the optimal structure that best supports our talented people to deliver exceptional results for our clients. We have a track record delivering multi-national mandates across EMEA and these promotions will allow us to build on this success.'
Jason Sibthorpe, formerly principal and president UK, is being promoted to principal and president, EMEA, with oversight of delivering strategy, growth and client development across the region.
Working closely with the existing expert teams on the ground, including country heads, sector and service line leads and operations, Sibthorpe will ensure optimum alignment and infrastructure is in place to offer a demonstrable value-add service to clients.
Steve Cresswell, European finance & operations director, is being promoted to EMEA chief operating officer and chief financial officer. With full responsibility and accountability of all financial matters throughout the region, Cresswell will oversee operational support and resource provision to the revenue generation side of the business.
Nick Walkley, principal and president UK strategic advisory is being promoted to principal and president UK, responsible for the growth and strategy of the UK business, recruitment of top talent and business development. Following a career in public service leadership, including as CEO of Homes England, Walkley joined Avison Young in September 2021 to strengthen and expand its strategic advisory and consulting capabilities.
Jo Davis, principal and managing director – planning, development and regeneration, is being promoted to principal and UK executive chair, responsible for delivering governance for UK strategy and growth, alignment with global priorities, and ensuring accountability to Avison Young’s UK principals.
