Global executive search firm Mackenzie Stuart has taken 12,000 sq ft at MEPC’s 6 Wellington Place, in Leeds, for its new corporate headquarters.
The fitout of the space is already underway and the business intends to move in next month. Mackenzie Stuart is relocating to its larger, new office from Whitehall Riverside and at Wellington Place it is providing employees with 7,500 sq of office and meeting room space, with a further 4,500 sq ft of social space, including a yoga studio, golf simulator and chill-out areas.
Will Peeke-Vout (pictured right), director at Mackenzie Stuart, said: “We knew that to deliver our ambitious growth plans and business objectives, we would need not only a significantly larger office space, but one that engaged our current employees and helped us continue to attract a high calibre of talent. Our new office at Wellington Place will provide us with an amazing combination of modern workspace and inspirational social space that will do just that, and we are extremely grateful to our partners at Design Tonic for turning our vision into a reality.”
Nichola Howarth (pictured centre), director at Mackenzie Stuart, added: “We are proud of our northern roots and heritage, and when we were looking for a new base in the city, Wellington Place instantly stood out as a destination that would help us achieve our workplace vision. Not only is the office space at Wellington Place fantastic, its location and ethos are also second to none. There are lots of great restaurants and bars on our doorstep and the business community spirit from across the development is incredible. We can’t wait to join them and move into our new home.”
Dominic Paglia (pictured left), group managing director at Mackenzie Stuart, said: “Mackenzie Stuart Group have delivered exceptional growth since our inception in 2005 and today we are a £26m+ turnover business that employs over 250 employees in five locations across the UK and internationally. We have very ambitious growth plans and Wellington Place is the perfect location for us to continue our success story.”
Paul Pavia, commercial director at MEPC, added: “Mackenzie Stuart is a fantastic business success story that’s evolved in Leeds, so we’re so pleased they have chosen Wellington Place as the destination to continue this growth. Their desire to create a workspace that places emphasis on a balance between work and social aligns exactly with what Wellington Place stands for.
“We pride ourselves on our high-quality, flexible office spaces that organisations can truly make their own to boost productivity and creativity, as well as wide range of activities and events, from running clubs to history talks, not to mention the great range of bars, restaurants and cafes. We’re looking forward to welcoming Mackenzie Stuart into our community.”
The letting agent for Wellington Place was JLL.
