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TALKING WITH TALENT

Tell us a little more about you: I am a Chartered Surveyor by background and started my career with DTZ in Frankfurt, Germany. Having spent three years in valuation, I wanted a new challenge, so moved out of real estate into a management consulting role at Deloitte. Coming back to Cushman & Wakefield has offered me to perfect opportunity to align both skill sets. Notable industry achievement: Setting up a new skill line within Strategic Consulting to advise clients on forthcoming changes to accounting regulations and their impact on real estate leases – and succeeding in making accounting engaging and interesting for our clients. What’s something you’re most proud of? After finishing my Master in Real Estate, I accepted my first real job in Germany – not part of my plan at the time – and moved abroad to a city I had never visited and where I knew not a soul. Despite having a degree in German, I realised on day one that I had no idea how to even answer the phone in a work context in Germany. It probably goes without saying that what followed was a very steep learning curve; culturally, linguistically, and professionally. I am proud of myself for taking that leap into the unknown. Is there a quote you live your life by? “Say yes to every opportunity, you never know where it will take you.”

What would most people be surprised to learn about you? I’m absolutely terrified of fun fair rides, but have happily jumped out of a plane at 15,000 ft.! Why do you enjoy working at Cushman & Wakefield and in the commercial real estate industry? Real estate is tangible, it impacts every aspect of life - home, education, work, and leisure. As a result, the built environment is such an emotive topic, from love it / hate it architecture, the offices vs. hot-desking debate, to the design of our cities. Working at Cushman & Wakefield gives me the opportunity to influence how people use and engage with the built environment every day.

Hannah Coleman Associate Strategic Consulting EMEA Location: London

Hiking in Devon, England.

Hannah making her own gin.

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