Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Stuart Bird as an Associate within its growing Leisure & Restaurants team, reinforcing the firm's long-term commitment to talent, growth, and delivering exceptional
outcomes for clients across Central London and the wider UK market.
Based in London, Bird brings over a decade of experience in retail and leisure leasing, with a proven track record of advising both occupiers and landlords across premium, mixed-use, and experiential destinations. His deep market insight and deal-making expertise will support Cushman & Wakefield's expanding portfolio of high-profile estates, developers, and independent operators.
"Stuart's arrival signals our continued investment in shaping the future retail and leisure landscape in London and beyond," says Matt Ashman, Head of Leisure & Restaurants at Cushman & Wakefield. "As the market evolves, our clients need agile, informed advisors who understand not just the property, but also the people and concepts driving the next generation of high streets and destinations. Stuart brings exactly that.
Bird's appointment comes at a pivotal time, as leading landlords and estates respond to shifting consumer behaviours and the growing convergence of leisure, hospitality, and wellness. His experience will be instrumental in advising clients on leasing strategy, placemaking, and tenant curation.
He tells FM Magazine, "I'm thrilled to be joining a forward-thinking and highly respected team that's deeply engaged in shaping the future of retail and leisure destinations across the UK. From iconic city centres to emerging regional hubs, it's an exciting time to be working with landlords who are reimagining the spaces where people live, work and play."
Cushman & Wakefield continues to advise across some of Central London's most prominent retail and leisure schemes including The Crown Estate Central London portfolio, Battersea Power Station, Westfield London & Stratford, Kensington Olympia, The Stage Shoreditch and the LCR Waterloo estate.
