C&W names Laxton to new role of CEO of UK business

Real estate adviser Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Bryan Laxton to the role of CEO of its UK business with effect from 1 January 2009. Laxton will report to Paul Bacon, CEO of C&W EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)and will be responsible for leading the firm's UK business operations, which extend to 760 employees in seven offices.

The company said this new CEO role was created to provide management focus and leadership specifically for the UK. As a result of the move, C&W said David Erwin, partner and current head of investment agency, would replace Laxton in his current role of CEO of the 120-strong UK capital markets team.

Laxton joined C&W in 1981. He became a member of the UK management board in 2003 and an EMEA board member in 2006. Throughout his career he has specialised in financial and strategic advice and was appointed CEO of the UK capital markets group in 2006. He is also managing director of C&W Finance.
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'Bryan has proved to be an outstanding member of our leadership teams in the UK and Europe and has been the driving force behind our highly successful capital markets business in the UK,' said Paul Bacon, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield in EMEA. 'There is significant potential for expanding our presence in the UK and Bryan will play a critical role in leading our business as we continue to identify opportunities to grow and increase market share.'