Property firm appoints new regional MD
Property firm Avison Young has appointed a new regional managing director for the South West.
Sarah-Jane Osborne, one of five new regional managing directors appointed by the company, is replacing Jo Davis.
The new directors will work to drive forward the business, developing long-term partnerships across the built environment, providing top tier professional advisory services and supporting the delivery of large-scale regional development projects.
Avison Young say the growth of its regional network in recent years is demonstrated by investment in both people and commercial real estate.
This includes the opening of a new office in Manchester after 40 years in the city, alongside new office locations in Leeds and Newcastle.
This announcement follows the promotion of Jo Davis, former Bristol regional managing director to UK executive chair and leader of the place business group.
Sarah-Jane Osborne, Avison Young’s head of workplace UK and Europe takes on the role in Bristol, having joined the firm in 2022.
She has worked with blue chip companies, public, private and third sector organisations and has specialist expertise within the UK legal marketplace.
With extensive expertise in approaching projects through the lenses of people, place, technology and culture, Sarah-Jane is passionate about working with colleagues and clients to develop and deliver future of work strategies and environments.
Nick Walkley, UK President, Avison Young, said: “These new appointments further strengthen Avison Young’s regional offering and reflect the confidence we have in our UK cities. As a business, we are all working with a shared ambition as the ‘people for place’, committed to building relationships and strategies to make a meaningful impact in the regions in which we work. We are very excited about the future of our regional offices.”
Sarah-Jane Osborne said: “I am delighted to lead the growth of the Bristol office, encouraging the collaboration-centered approach to working, which has been created here over recent years. Maximising the potential of our team is a key priority, as we shape the future of the Bristol office and demonstrate commitment to our people.”
