Global commercial real estate advisor Avison Young has announced the promotion of Iain King to Regional Managing Director for the firm’s Glasgow office.

Iain joined the business in 2023 as Principal and Head of Building and Project Consultancy for Scotland, bringing with him over 25 years of experience as a chartered building surveyor, having acted for a wide range of clients, including Aviva and Virgin Media.

His experience spans commercial offices, retail, industrial, healthcare, student accommodation, hotels and build-to-rent, and over the course of his career, he has worked on some of the largest projects in Scotland, including leading a multi-disciplinary team on the acquisition of retail parks, trade counters and large industrial assets, and advising on build-to-rent schemes.

In his new role as Regional Managing Director for Glasgow, Iain will oversee a growing team of experts advising on some of Glasgow’s most prominent schemes and collaborate with colleagues to drive Avison Young’s continued growth within the city.

Iain King, Principal and Regional Managing Director, Glasgow at Avison Young, said:
“I’m delighted to take up the role of Regional Managing Director for Glasgow and excited to have the opportunity to support the growth ambitions of our business. We have talented teams across our firm, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues both locally and nationally to ensure we are fully aligned, delivering market-leading services across all sectors.

“Whilst market conditions remain challenging, the quality of the people working at Avison Young presents huge potential to ensure we deliver top results for our clients.”

Stephen Cowperthwaite, Principal and Managing Director, UK Regions at Avison Young, added:
“As a business, we’re as committed as ever to strengthening our presence across the regions of the UK and it’s a core element of our growth strategy. Iain’s appointment as Regional Managing Director for Glasgow will be a real enabler in terms of driving forward this ambition.

“Glasgow is a major economic hub, with increasing investment activity and big-name occupiers being drawn to the city. Under Iain’s leadership, I’m confident that our Glasgow office will continue to thrive, building on the brilliant work already being done and reinforcing Avison Young’s position at the forefront of the city’s commercial real estate market.”