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CBRE Expands London Occupier Expertise with Strategic Hire
January 8, 2026
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In her new role, Higgins will provide strategic advice to occupiers, drawing on her experience across both the traditional office and flexible workspace sectors. She will be based in the City and will advise clients across all London sub-markets.
Higgins brings a strong understanding of evolving workplace strategies, having advised clients on leasing, portfolio optimisation and relocation decisions across UK and wider European markets. Before joining CBRE, she held senior leadership roles at Fora (The Office Group) and Knotel, where she drove strategic growth and asset management. Her career also includes positions at Colliers and Hatton Real Estate.
This appointment bolsters CBRE’s London Occupier team comprising experts across brokerage (including flexible offices), workplace strategy and lease consultancy.
Higgins said: “I am excited to join CBRE’s market-leading team at a time of rapid evolution across they key London geographies, and I look forward to supporting our clients in achieving their strategic goals.”It’s an important time for occupiers across all sectors, as businesses reassess their real estate strategies to adapt to changing economic conditions and evolving workforce needs. These shifts present both challenges and opportunities for our clients who are seeking innovative, data-driven solutions. Sophie’s experience in both traditional and flexible markets, combined with her leadership in asset management and partnerships, will make her a hugely valuable addition to our team.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.co.uk.