CBRE confirms senior leadership changes in Scotland

Matt Willcock
Matt Willcock

CBRE has announced senior leadership changes in Scotland as the business embarks on the next phase of growth.

The real estate advisor confirmed that Matt Willcock will become MD – Scotland at the start of January, succeeding David Smith who has been at the helm for two years. David is taking on a new role focusing on capital markets and development spanning offices, industrial & logistics, retail, and living sectors.

Joining CBRE in 2012, Matt has held leadership roles across the London and regional business. He said, “The Scotland business has incredible potential and I am honoured to be taking over at such an interesting time in the market, building on the strong foundations laid down by David. The opportunities to drive forward new strategies that deliver value to our clients, empower our team and support sustainable growth are vast and I look forward to working with talented individuals to achieve our ambitious goals.”

David Smith added, “Matt brings an abundance of energy and dedication to the Scotland team and I have full confidence that under his leadership our business will continue to thrive. I am looking forward to supporting these efforts, collaborating with our UK and international capital market teams to build Scotland’s profile on a global stage, unveiling the wealth of untapped investment and development opportunities.”