CBRE has appointed Avison Young’s former head of life sciences Jonathan Lowe as head of science and technology for the North.
Lowe will work across CBRE’s Northern region, and in addition to serving existing clients like Bruntwood Sci-Tech and GMPF, he will develop out the firm’s occupational work by advising life science occupiers and science and technology companies.
Joe Rigby, CBRE’s head of office agency – North, said: “Jonathan joins the business at a pivotal time for the science and technology sector, during which we are acting for a diverse range of dynamic occupiers and investors. With vast sector-specific experience, Jonathan can offer a unique insight and ensure a full-service offering for clients.”
John Ogden, managing director of CBRE’s Northern region, added: “All three of the cities where we have our northern offices – Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester are hot spots for science/life science and tech and CBRE is better placed than anyone to provide advice due to coverage, resource and capability. By having the very best talent in the northern region, we can offer an unrivalled service to our client base. The science and technology sector is gaining huge momentum and we are aligning our business with the growth sectors to ensure that we continue to lead the way in the north and UK.”
Lowe said: “Science and technology are critical components and key economic drivers for the majority of northern regions, as well as across the UK. I am proud to be joining CBRE at this exciting time, to become a trusted adviser within these high growth sectors. I look forward to leveraging deep data driven insights through global sector expertise to add real value to existing and future clients.”
