Avison Young has announced that 13 of the company’s UK senior management team have been named principal, including Nicola Rigby from the firm’s Manchester office. The distinction marks an important milestone at the leading principal-owned and led global commercial real estate firm, whose culture is built on collaboration and taking a longer-term view to meet client needs.
“We’re delighted to be bolstering our UK business with our latest cohort of principals; colleagues who represent the mission and values of our company, and also offer exceptional market expertise and industry-leading advice to our clients across the real estate lifecycle,” said Jason Sibthorpe, Avison Young principal and president, UK.
“As a company we take great care to place our clients and our people above all else. Our principal-led culture of empowerment and collaboration enables a cooperative working environment in which our people co-develop innovative, strategic and highly bespoke CRE solutions for each and every client.”
Commenting on Nicola’s promotion, Chris Cheap regional MD of the Manchester office at Avison Young, said: “‘I am so pleased to welcome Nicola into the Avison Young principal group.
“Nicola is not only a market leader in her area of expertise, but she is also a huge contributor to the success of our Manchester business. Moving on to this next level in her career is testament to Nicola’s commitment to the business and the clients she represents, and it is also reflective of our focus to help our talent develop within Avison Young.’
The full list of newly appointed UK Principals includes staff from Avison Young’s London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh offices.
William Blockley (London)
Jonathan Burton (London)
Nick Coombs (London)
Paul Dickenson (London)
Mark Kidd (London)
Adrian Griffith (Birmingham)
Claire McHugh (Birmingham)
Ben Lovell (Bristol)
John Mansell (Bristol)
Nicola Rigby (Manchester)
Edward Coxon (Liverpool)
Robert Newton (Edinburgh)
Caroline Pooley (National)
Avison Young has more than 600 principals globally. Principals of Avison Young are industry leaders who exemplify the firm’s partnership structure, collaborative culture and client-centric business model. In addition, principals have distinguished themselves in their fields of expertise while embracing the company’s dedication to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
