CBRE has appointed Ashleigh Corbett to a “unique role” on the Scottish property market.
Ms Corbett is the firm’s new head of flex, a post created in response to growing demand for flexible office space from occupiers, landlords, and operators, which are seeking to expand their footprints in Scotland.
CBRE said Ms Corbett brings a “wealth of experience” to the role, having spent the last decade working in sales and operations roles for flexible space operators across Scotland, including Flexspace, IWG, and more recently Orega. She spent six years as regional sales manager of Orega, gaining “unparalleled insights from an operator’s perspective” which CBRE said will complement its existing office advisory services.
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CBRE noted that Ms Corbett’s appointment underlines its commitment to the sector. She joins a team led by Michael Glynn, CBRE’s UK head of flexible office solutions, head of flex north Jordan Saleh, and head of flex for the Midlands and south Daniel White.
Ms Corbett said: “Joining CBRE at an exciting period of growth, I’m really looking forward to expanding our flex advisory services in Scotland. The demand for flex space has undoubtedly surged over the past five years, and the Scottish market presents an exceptional opportunity to broaden and enhance its offerings.
“Having spent the last 10 years working with operators, I bring a unique insight that will diversify our approach in the flex market and position us as the best-placed advisory team in Scotland. Since joining, I have been out meeting clients as well as people within my existing network and there is a genuine excitement about the flex opportunity in Scotland.”
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Matt Willcock, executive director at CBRE, said: “We are excited to welcome Ashleigh who brings a depth of insight and knowledge around flex, importantly from an operator’s perspective. As head of flex, Ashleigh will play an integral role in the future of flex space in Scotland, which is undoubtedly going to accelerate.
“We have created an exclusive proposition in the market that will benefit our clients, whether that’s landlords, occupiers, or operators. We already offer such services in Manchester, Birmingham and London and we are proud to be the first advisor to do so in Scotland.
“Around 50% of occupiers seeking new space in key Scottish cities are considering flex opportunities. Traditionally, smaller businesses sought flex space, however we are now seeing larger firms, including a significant number of our own corporate clients, also consider flexible office space.”
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