James Southey

I have previously held corporate leadership roles overseeing portfolios for Europe, Middle East and Africa, then globally. This latter role included integrated a global office and industrial portfolios of over 600 properties totalling around 17m sqft. I’ve had significant exposure to diverse commercial property markets and a variety of sectors throughout the UK and Europe, but also lived and worked in the USA for five years.

My clients include Siemens, EDF Energy and the Ardonagh Group

MY RECENT PROJECTS

• EDF Energy – I lead the transition and mobilisation of the EDF Energy account into Gerald Eve, totalling around 65 sites and including 135 leases.
• Office space, Ardonagh Group – I recently completed a rationalisation of office space in Manchester for Ardonagh Group, saving over £130k per annum opex and giving part of the business flexibility to keep 40 desks in serviced offices.
• Global property – In my global property role (London based) I have managed multiple projects in the US, China, Japan, Singapore and Australia.