London, 01 February 2012 – CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services organisation, has appointed Helen Smith as Director to its rapidly expanding Retail Management team.
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CBRE Boosts UK Retail Management Division
London, 01 February 2012 – CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services organisation, has appointed Helen Smith as Director to its rapidly expanding Retail Management team.
The senior appointment comes in response to the growth of CBRE’s retail management business and broader strategy to deliver the most comprehensive and integrated range of services to clients in the retail industry.
The CBRE Retail Management team, led by Jane Wynne, currently manages close to 30 shopping centres, including Manchester Arndale and Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. In just 18 months the team has trebled in size and secured 12 new mandates in as many months.
With more than 20 years experience in retail management, Helen joins CBRE from Aberdeen Property Investors where she held the position of Retail Asset Manager since 2007. Helen brings with her a wealth of market knowledge and extensive retail and consulting experience that will strengthen CBRE’s growing Retail Management team.
Jane Wynne, Head of Retail Management UK, CBRE, commented:
“The CBRE Retail Management has come a long way in a short space of time and we are proud of what has been achieved so far. We see huge potential and growth in developing our retail management business in the UK and as we seek to further increase our presence in the marketplace, Helen’s arrival will allow us to strengthen our core retail capabilities to help ensure clients receive the best specialist advice.”
