BNP Paribas Real Estate has recruited three senior corporate real estate specialists for its Global Corporate Solutions (GCS) platform.

jonathan steel head of global corporate solutions

Jonathan Steel Head of Global Corporate Solutions

Richard Jackson, former head of Client Solutions EMEA at CBRE, has been hired as business development director with responsibility for developing and managing client relationships across the pan-European business line.

Sarah Pollard joins as a strategy director from business space operator Regus, where as head of strategy she spearheaded the company’s growth plans in more than 40 markets.

Michel Jariel will be the new GCS Europe South West Hub Director, developing and managing customers’ portfolios across the region. He formerly worked as CRE Director for businesses including Solocal, Innov'Office, Dassault Systeme, Rexel, J&J and NCR.

Jackson and Pollard will be based in the UK, while Jariel will be based in France, reporting to Jonathan Steel, Head of Global Corporate Solutions.

Steel, who joined BNP Paribas from CBRE in April commented: ‘Global occupiers’ real estate needs are constantly evolving in response to changes in the global economy, technology and demographics. It is crucial that we continue to invest in people and infrastructure that allows us to stay ahead of the market, to build on our successes and ensure that we continue to offer the best possible advice.’