Related Argent has appointed John Forrester, former global CEO and president of Cushman & Wakefield, as strategic adviser to the board.
Forrester will work closely with Related Argent’s chief executive Tom Goodall, chief operating officer of Related Companies and chairman of Related London Kenneth Wong and other Related Argent executive directors to advise on and support the continued expansion of the Related Argent business.
Goodall said: “Today’s news cements Related Argent’s reputation as one of the leading property and urban regeneration businesses in the UK. John is a true titan of the property industry and we are delighted to welcome him to the team. His broad skills and understanding of global real estate markets is unrivalled and will be of enormous benefit to our business as we grow our development pipeline and plan for continued growth.”
Forrester added: “Being appointed as strategic adviser for one of the most exciting and innovative property businesses in the UK is a fantastic opportunity. Having worked closely with many of the best people and projects throughout my career, I am delighted to now be supporting a business I have always admired and which has the ability to drive positive change for our cities and the people who live and work in them. The UK real estate market is crying out for scale solutions from proven developers and Related Argent is without doubt the leader in that field.”
Wong said: “John has been a friend and supporter of Related Argent in the UK and Related Companies in the US for many years and it is with great pleasure that we welcome him into the team as a strategic adviser. We have an exciting future ahead and his expertise and experience will be invaluable as we navigate the UK’s current real estate market.”
