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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom

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125 Old Broad Street
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Ben Cullen

Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom


About

Ben joined Cushman & Wakefield as a graduate in 2001 and was made an International Partner in 2016. Prior to his role as Head of the UK & Ireland, Ben led Cushman & Wakefield’s Offices business in the UK and was a member of the firm’s UK and Ireland Executive Committee.

Ben is an accomplished leader, with an enterprise mindset and a strong market profile. As one of the leading office advisers in London, he has delivered landmark transactions for some of the largest global clients of the firm. He continues to focus heavily on clients, bringing the best of Cushman & Wakefield to the UK and Ireland.

Awards & Recognition

  • MRICSMSc
  • BA
  • Hons

Assignments

Amazon –  Strategy and transactions for 1.1m sq. ft. of office space across Central London

 L’Oréal – Strategic review followed by 120,000 sq. ft. re-gear, Hammersmith

Ascential Plc – 140,000 sq. ft. strategic review followed by 4 Central London transactions

WeWork – London growth plan– 750,000 sq. ft. across 9 transactions

Sony Pictures Entertainment – Business case review followed by 75,000 sq. ft. relocation from Soho to Paddington

Ineos – acquisition of 2 new London HQ buildings totaling 80,000 sq. ft. in Knightsbridge

L.E.K Consulting – 30,000 sq. ft. ‘stay vs. go’, Victoria

Tableau – 45,000 sq. ft. acquisition, South Bank

SilverLake – 10,000 sq. ft. re-gear Mayfair

Vodafone – 35,000 sq. ft. acquisition, Paddington

Kingfisher Plc – London portfolio advice

Red Bee Media – 90,000 sq. ft. lease re-gear and decentralization, White City

Hammerson Plc – relocation and bifurcation of London HQ – 55,000 sq. ft., Kings Cross

Burberry Plc – London expansion 125,000 sq. ft., Westminster

Unite the Union – U.K. portfolio advice totaling 100,000 sq. ft. of building sales and acquisitions

What's new

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Cushman & Wakefield Hires Partner To Lead Its Yorkshire And North East Logistics & Industrial Team

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Jake Pygall as Partner within its Logistics & Industrial team.

Vikki McCrindle • 19/01/2026

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Cushman & Wakefield Doubles Down On EMEA Debt Advisory With Twin Strategic Hires

Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA Debt Advisory team has added experienced hires as it continues its expansion following another year of record growth.

Lauren Joselyn • 15/01/2026

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Senior Leaders To Drive Insight-Driven Solutions Across APAC & EMEA Markets

Richard Pickering and Alvin So join the APAC & EMEA Multi-Markets team.

Lauren Joselyn • 17/12/2025

Services

Lease Transaction & Advisory

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s leading providers of leasing advice to occupiers and investors.

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Business Rates
Business rates represent a major cost for both occupiers and owners of non-domestic property. 
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Valuation & Advisory Services
Turning intelligence into action
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MORE INSIGHTS

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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

​​Top Trends Across Cushman & Wakefield’s Multifamily Portfolio​

As the year unfolds, stronger occupancy gains and demand trends should cement quality as a defining strategy in the year ahead.
Sam Tenenbaum • 06/02/2026
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Research • Investment / Capital Markets

Canadian Cap Rates & Capital Markets Report

​​Access the latest commercial cap rates, sales volumes, and comprehensive analysis on capital markets activity across Canada.​
Kristina Bowman • 06/02/2026
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Research • Valuation

U.S. Senior Living & Care Investor Survey and Trends Report

75+ U.S. Seniors Housing & Care industry leaders responded to the latest investor survey.
Zach Bowyer • 06/02/2026
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Research • Workplace

India Office Market Report – Q4 2025

India’s office market delivered a standout Q4-2025, posting the second-highest quarterly gross leasing volume (GLV) ever. 
05/02/2026
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Research

DNA of Real Estate

Track prime rents and yields in up to 43 cities across Europe, covering the key office, high street and logistics sectors.
Nigel Almond • 03/02/2026
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculate commercial stamp duty (SDLT) for UK property purchases with Cushman & Wakefield's free calculator. Covers England, Scotland, Wales & NI
20/01/2026
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Research

Visions

Cushman & Wakefield's view on key market trends and insights to drive your future real estate decision making
15/01/2026
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Insights • Economy

Autumn Budget: Implications for real estate

The well-documented tightening that the Chancellor had to go through was always going to make this a difficult Budget in order to comply with her fiscal rules – with headroom of just £9.9 billion left at the last budget. 
Daryl Perry • 27/11/2025
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Article

The Athleisure Race Continues

January. The time of year when new year resolutioners head to gyms across the UK to start their fitness journeys.
Duncan Gilliard • 28/01/2025
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Article

Sharing is Caring: The rise of second hand retail

Analysis of what the shift to ‘something old’ has had on real estate
Edward Bavister • 18/03/2024
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Article • Food & Beverage

The UK F&B Sector Is Serving Up Reasons To Be Cheerful

Food inflation and menu prices are at an all-time high meaning operators must be creative. Already pioneering brands are revisiting where they source their produce and are changing their menus to serve local and in-season food. 

Matthew Englender • 06/09/2023

FEATURED STORIES

CW Birmingham Office UK
Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
Exemplar service line collaboration to deliver a new workplace for our Midlands team.
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Battersea Power Station Development Co
Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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Hines • Retail
Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working.
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ArchCo Portfolio Valuation • Industrial & Retail
Valuation of an extensive portfolio encompassing 18 million square feet, consisting of 5,285 rental spaces distributed across the UK, with approximately 80% located in London.
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Valuations for Multi-Let Industrial Assets • Industrial
Secured Lending services provided for 5.9 million square feet across 59 assets in the UK.
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Commercial Real Estate Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology

Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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Battersea Power Station Development Co
Battersea Power Station Development Company • Retail
Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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Brindley place
Hines • Retail
Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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JP Boden & Co • Retail
Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working.
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Entre Deux Maastricht INVESCO
Invesco • Banking & Financial Services

IREEF is a flagship fund of Invesco Real Estate comprising core and value-add assets across Europe.

CW Birmingham Office UK
Cushman & Wakefield – Birmingham Office • Commercial Real Estate
Exemplar service line collaboration to deliver a new workplace for our Midlands team.
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