Newcastle commercial estate agency expands senior leadership with new appointment

Avison Young are pleased to announce a senior strategic appointment in their Newcastle office.

Mark McKelvey has been appointed as a Director in the Place team dealing with land transactions, planning, development and public sector consultancy. Mark previously worked for Bellway North East as Land Director and subsequently was promoted to Group Projects Director (Strategic Land) for Bellway plc.

He brings a wealth of consultancy, strategic land and transactional experience which will reinforce the public sector work Avison Young is involved with across the northern region, as well as new opportunities within the public sector.

Gordon Hewling, Principal Managing Director, Newcastle, commented: “Mark’s appointment is tremendous news for Avison Young, given his extensive experience within the land and development sectors in both agency and direct development roles, over the last 30 years.

“He will reinforce our position as a leading advisor to the public sector across the region.”

Stuart Howie, Head of Regeneration at Avison Young added: “I’m delighted to welcome Mark to Avison Young. His wealth of strategic land, residential and delivery experience further enhances our ability to resolve complex real estate challenges and deliver value for our clients.”

Mark concluded: “I am really excited to be joining Avison Young and looking forward to using the experience and knowledge I have gained from the housebuilding industry to help our clients deliver development opportunities.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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