JLL chair Bob Dyson to retire

BOB Dyson, the chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle’s North West business, is to retire at the end of the year.

Mr Dyson joined JLL from Dunlop Heywood in 2006 as regional chairman to expand the firm’s development work.

A veteran of the city’s property market, he has been involved in a number of Manchester office schemes including Lincoln House, Great Bridgewater, Direct Line House, Belvedere and Spinningfields.

More recently, at JLL, he focused on larger scale development consultancy mandates including Kingsway in Rochdale; the mixed-use NOMA scheme on behalf of the Co-op; the Airport City masterplan; and the development strategy and disposal of ITV’s 20-acre site in Manchester’s Quay Street.

Mr Dyson said: “I have been exceedingly fortunate in finding and pursuing a career that I have enjoyed from day one. I have been part of two tremendous organisations and have been involved in some of the most high profile, exciting and meaningful developments in the region. Above all, I have met and learned from some of the most enlightened people in our industry, many of whom have become firm friends. I could not have wanted a better finale to my career than the eight years I have spent at Jones Lang LaSalle and the projects I have had a hand in.”

David Lathwood, lead director of JLL in the North West, said: “Bob Dyson has been one of the most influential property advisors and influencers in the UK property market for over 30 years. He has shaped a hugely capable team who will continue to handle the major projects to which Bob has been such an important contributor.

“Since the 1970s, Bob has been one of the major personalities in the North West market and he leaves his unmistakeable stamp on the Manchester landscape. He still has boundless energy and enthusiasm for the business which has been a positive influence on all those who have worked with him and for him. We thank Bob for his contribution and leadership and wish him all the very best for the future.”