AppointmentsSenior Manchester Promotions Announced at Avison Young

Senior Manchester Promotions Announced at Avison Young

Avison Young has revealed it has made several senior promotions at director and associate director level within its Manchester office.

Dan Brown and Rhian Smith from the planning team have now moved into director roles, while building surveyor Tom Williams has also been promoted to director level.

Dan Brown
Dan Brown.

Quantity surveyor Paige Lambert has been promoted to associate director, as have real estate management specialists Charles Watson and Joe Gartside from the business rates team.

Paige Lambert
Paige Lambert.

These promotions come during an exciting time for Avison Young in Manchester as they move into their new, world-class office in central Manchester. As the only newly built Grade-A office building in the central business district, 11 York Street has recently been named the best workspace outside of central London. With wellbeing, sustainability and collaboration at the core of the new office’s design rational, Avison Young is showcasing its commitment to both its people and the city region.

Chris Cheap, Avison Young’s managing director in Manchester: “I am delighted for all of those taking the next step in their careers as it reflects their hard work, expertise and the results they deliver for clients. We have a fantastic team in Manchester across all of the sectors we operate in and we have a commitment to investing in our people so they can fulfil their ambitions and constantly develop their skills to enhance our offer. The move to 11 York Street is an important part of this investment.

Olivia McHugh
Olivia McHugh
Staff writer
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