COMMERCIAL real estate firm Avison Young has announced the appointment of new Regional Managing Directors in two of its Scotland offices, as Paul Broad and Stewart Taylor take up the role for Glasgow and Edinburgh respectively, following the retirement of the former RMDs.
This comes at the same time as Avison Young also announce new RMDs for Leeds, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
With 20 years’ experience in the Glasgow market, and across Scotland, Paul joined as a Director and became a Principal in 2022, before his appointment to RMD. He has successfully delivered several of Glasgow’s highest profile Grade A office and industrial development and letting projects, and is recognised as the leading public sector advisor in Scotland.
Stewart Taylor, brings a breadth of experience to Avison Young, in his role as RMD of Edinburgh and Principal, Land and Development. Taylor has over 25 years’ experience leading the Transactions business at one of Scotland’s leading commercial practices, and across both commercial and residential sectors where he has acted for stakeholders on all sides.
Paul Broad, RMD, Glasgow, Avison Young, said: “My vision is to grow Avison Young’s Strategic Consultancy offering; building upon the shared ethos of collaboration and support, and in turn encouraging staff to be more entrepreneurial, thereby allowing them to progress their careers and grow their skills base. Investing in future talent is also high on the agenda, as well as pushing forwards diversity and inclusion across the industry by growing the Schools Programme and increasing the intake of apprentices and graduate surveyors.”
Stewart Taylor, RMD, Edinburgh, Avison Young, said: “I’m excited by the opportunity that exists for Avison Young in Scotland. Supporting and leading the growth of the Edinburgh office and the wider business and ensuring my colleagues feel valued, are my main priorities. This will be achieved partly through the focused realisation of the potential that exists within projects and from existing clients. It is important that we bring the strengths of the firm to the attention of a wider audience, specifically the collaborative approach that is part of the Avison Young DNA; and the consultancy expertise that sets the business apart from many of our competitors.”
