About

Leon Timmerman is a Partner and Retail Lead at Cushman & Wakefield in the Netherlands. Based in Utrecht, he advises leading national and international investors on optimizing and future-proofing retail real estate portfolios.

With a strong focus on asset services and value creation, Leon supports clients in navigating complex transformation challenges in a rapidly evolving sector. He combines strategic insight with a hands-on approach, translating market trends - such as shifting consumer behavior, digitalization, and ESG - into concrete real estate strategies and measurable results.

A defining element of Leon’s approach is the development of exclusive partnerships with his clients. Through his collaborations with, among others, Achmea Real Estate, Van der Vorm Vastgoed, and Bouwinvest, Cushman & Wakefield has become a trusted strategic partner. These partnerships extend beyond leasing and performance, with a strong focus on long-term value creation and the positioning of retail portfolios. This close collaboration leads to higher-quality decision-making, improved occupancy levels, and stronger asset positioning in the market.

Leon distinguishes himself through his personal commitment, transparent communication, and ability to align complex stakeholder interests. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, he is driven to create sustainable value together with his clients.

My Team

Leon leads a multidisciplinary retail team of approximately 35 professionals within Cushman & Wakefield. The team combines commercial, technical, and marketing expertise and works in an integrated manner on assignments for institutional investors and retail organizations.

Under his leadership, a strong performance culture has been established, with team spirit, ownership, and collaboration at its core. Leon believes that a close-knit team is key to success: by combining knowledge and strengthening one another, consistently better outcomes are achieved for clients.

The team is engaged in optimizing retail portfolios through assignments focused on asset management, repositioning, leasing strategies, and future-proof shopping areas and retail centers. Through this integrated approach, the team delivers measurable impact on both financial performance and portfolio quality.