Boutique retail property consultancy Time Retail Partners has recruited Nick Gardner and Jon Lees (pictured), both former senior directors of CBRE’s lease consultancy business.
Gardner, who was head of shopping centres at CBRE, and Lees had both worked for CBRE for more than nine years and had previously held senior positions at Cushman & Wakefield.
They will work alongside Peter Wrigley, founder of 360 Retail and another former CBRE director, who will remain as a lease advisory consultant to Time.
Rob Wingrave, CEO of Time Retail Partners, said: “We are delighted that Nick and Jon are joining our business. They lead their field and will enable us to significantly enhance our service proposition for our clients. At a time when the retail industry is changing at an ever-increasing pace, Nick and Jon will help us ensure we provide our clients with market leading advice as a fully integrated team.”
Gardner said: “I am massively excited about joining the team at Time. They are at the forefront of the shopping centre sector, and I hope that by bringing our lease consultancy specialism, we can really complement the existing service lines to offer a unique proposition to clients.”
Lees added: “Joining Time Retail Partners provides a fantastic opportunity to develop a landlord focused retail consultancy business that really stands out in the market. Time already has a great stable of clients and our combined skill-sets leave us well placed to secure the best possible outcomes for owners in a rapidly evolving market.”
