MATT CASSELL
DIRECTOR

With over 22 years of experience, Matt is regarded as one of the most senior leasing agents in the retail market.

Matt has advised a number of shopping centre owners and investors on key strategies for redevelopment, extension, asset management, refurbishment and leasing. He has worked on some of the highest profile projects within the UK, including Bluewater, Cribbs Causeway Bristol, CMK Milton Keynes, Cabot Circus Bristol and Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow.

He has also advised a number of retail clients throughout his career, most notably Urban Outfitters on their European expansion including acquisitions in the UK and Germany. Other retailers he has worked with include Vidal Sassoon, Dixons and Elle.

Matt was formerly Head of Shopping Centre Leasing at CBRE in London, where he led the team leasing Westfield Derby (Westfield’s first UK development), which opened at over 98% let. He was also a key member of the team advising Westfield and Hammerson on the land acquisition strategy for the regeneration of Croydon Town Centre.

Away from work, Matt enjoys skiing, cycling, climbing and golf. He is also 2nd Dan Black Belt at Judo although admits that it has been many years since he put his martial arts skills into practice.