Ben Cullen
Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom
Local Office:
125 Old Broad Street
London, Greater London EC2N 1AR
United Kingdom
Office: +44 207 152 5024
Ben Cullen
Chief Executive, UK & Ireland • United Kingdom
About
Ben joined Cushman & Wakefield as a graduate in 2001 and was made an International Partner in 2016. Prior to his role as Head of the UK & Ireland, Ben led Cushman & Wakefield’s Offices business in the UK and was a member of the firm’s UK and Ireland Executive Committee.
Ben is an accomplished leader, with an enterprise mindset and a strong market profile. As one of the leading office advisers in London, he has delivered landmark transactions for some of the largest global clients of the firm. He continues to focus heavily on clients, bringing the best of Cushman & Wakefield to the UK and Ireland.
Awards & Recognition
- MRICSMSc
- BA
- Hons
Assignments
Amazon – Strategy and transactions for 1.1m sq. ft. of office space across Central London
L’Oréal – Strategic review followed by 120,000 sq. ft. re-gear, Hammersmith
Ascential Plc – 140,000 sq. ft. strategic review followed by 4 Central London transactions
WeWork – London growth plan– 750,000 sq. ft. across 9 transactions
Sony Pictures Entertainment – Business case review followed by 75,000 sq. ft. relocation from Soho to Paddington
Ineos – acquisition of 2 new London HQ buildings totaling 80,000 sq. ft. in Knightsbridge
L.E.K Consulting – 30,000 sq. ft. ‘stay vs. go’, Victoria
Tableau – 45,000 sq. ft. acquisition, South Bank
SilverLake – 10,000 sq. ft. re-gear Mayfair
Vodafone – 35,000 sq. ft. acquisition, Paddington
Kingfisher Plc – London portfolio advice
Red Bee Media – 90,000 sq. ft. lease re-gear and decentralization, White City
Hammerson Plc – relocation and bifurcation of London HQ – 55,000 sq. ft., Kings Cross
Burberry Plc – London expansion 125,000 sq. ft., Westminster
Unite the Union – U.K. portfolio advice totaling 100,000 sq. ft. of building sales and acquisitions
What's new
Appointed To Homes England Property Financial And Development Services Framework
This appointment builds on Cushman & Wakefield’s long-standing track record of advising Homes England, its predecessor organisations, and the wider UK public sector.
Vikki McCrindle • 18/09/2026
Head of EMEA Hospitality Jon Hubbard to Retire
Cushman & Wakefield's Jon Hubbard is retire as Head of EMEA Hospitality in September 2026 after a 40-year career in the industry. Fred Le Fichoux is to take on leadership of the team.
Lauren Joselyn • 09/09/2026
West End Capital Markets Team Expands With New Partner
Richard Mass appointed as a Partner in the London West End Capital Markets team, strengthening the firm's presence in one of the capital's most active investment markets.
Lauren Joselyn • 06/09/2026
Services
Lease Transaction & Advisory
Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s leading providers of leasing advice to occupiers and investors.
Business Rates
Global Portfolio Administration
Consolidating your portfolio data to ensure control, visibility and accuracy, enabling you to focus on your core business objectives.
MORE INSIGHTS
Research • Investment / Capital Markets
Canadian Cap Rates & Capital Markets Report
Research
The Income Era: Why European Living’s Next Phase Will Be Defined by Income
The European Living market has spent the past decade moving firmly into the institutional mainstream
Office Leasing: 7 Essential Factors Corporate Tenants Must Consider Before Deciding
Below are 7 essential considerations to help businesses analyze options and make informed decisions aligned with current operational needs and long-term growth plans.
Insights • Professional Services
Five signals we're watching for Living
Five economic signals will shape Living’s next phase: inflation, employment and wages, construction costs, government policy, and demographics and migration. Read how they interact through one equation, income growth minus cost growth valued at the prevailing cost of capital, and why the markets to back are those where the signals align.
Insights • Professional Services
APAC Living ambitions face a higher cost of capital
APAC investors plan to deploy an estimated US$33.2 billion into Living, but rising rates are testing pricing and development feasibility. With few institutional portfolios available outside Japan, access to income-producing assets increasingly depends on development and local partnerships.
Why Capital Place Remains a Preferred Address for Leading Occupiers in Hanoi
Explore why Capital Place remains one of Hanoi's most sought-after Grade-A offices, offering strong connectivity, tenant experience, operational excellence, and long-term business value.
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Valuations for Multi-Let Industrial Assets • Industrial
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Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.