Avison Young UK has recruited Scott Mitchell from FMX as a director in the firm’s retail investment team.
Mitchell, who has more than two decades of investment expertise, was joint head of the investment department at FMX (formerly MMX Retail) and prior to that he spent eight years as a partner in Strutt & Parker’s retail investment department.
In his new role, he will be based in Avison Young’s London office and will provide investment and development advice to clients across all retail sub-sectors.
Mitchell (pictured right with Nick Walkley) said: “I am delighted to be joining the retail team at Avison Young, at such a dynamic time for the market. I look forward to adding to the vast expertise of the team, bringing my skills and experience in all retail investment market sub sectors throughout the UK over the past 20 years.”
Daniel Kent, principal and managing director, UK retail, at Avison Young, added: “We are delighted to welcome Scott to Avison Young. Scott brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong network of contacts in the industry. His extensive investment expertise, will be a great asset to our UK retail and investment teams and build on our strong track record.”


