Avison Young has made two new senior hires in its place business group to enhance the firm’s development and advisory capabilities across the North East.
James Pitt, who has more than 25 years of experience in property development, urban regeneration and placemaking in the North East, has joined Avison Youngs’ Leeds office from Muse Places, and Pippa Heron (pictured) has joined the firm’s Newcastle office in an associate director position, having previously held roles at Sansec Developments and igloo Regeneration.
Jo Davis, principal, UK executive chair, head of place and chair of Real Estate Balance, Avison Young, said: “We’re committed to supporting regional growth and delivering impactful solutions tailored to local priorities. These appointments will enable us to deepen our engagement with clients across the North East and reinforce our long-term commitment to place-led transformation.”
Gordon Hewling, principal and regional managing director at Avison Young’s Newcastle office, added: “I’m delighted to welcome Pippa to Avison Young. She is someone we have worked alongside on many schemes and it’s great that we can now harness her talents to help us deliver the major schemes we are involved with across the region. This appointment follows several others that align with our growth strategy in the region and a continuing focus on developing future talent.”
Stuart Howie, principal and regional managing director at Avison Young’s Leeds office, said: “I’m excited to welcome James to Avison Young. James brings deep development, strategic delivery and leadership capability that will further boost our ability to drive value for our clients. He is well known to the market and our team and demonstrates AY’s continued commitment to regional investment.”
