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TALKING WITH TALENT

Tell us a little more about you: I have been with Cushman & Wakefield for 10 years and have worked in the Account Management, Lease Administration and Occupier Management teams within GOS. Notable industry achievement: I’m fortunate to work with some prestigious clients including Mondelēz International and Amec Foster Wheeler. Recently, I was appointed to the Operating Committee of the CoreNet Global UK Chapter as the Vice Chair of the Manufacturing & Industrial Community. What’s something you’re most proud of? Completing my Masters in Real Estate and becoming a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors whilst working full time and having a baby to look after. Is there a quote you live your life by? “If you trust in yourself, believe in your dreams and follow your star, you’ll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren’t so lazy.” – Terry Pratchett, The Wee Free Men

What would most people be surprised to learn about you? My first degree was in Animal Science – I was going to be a veterinarian. Why do you enjoy working at Cushman & Wakefield and in the commercial real estate industry? Working with occupiers in the commercial real estate industry is fascinating because it is never static. The industry is in a constant state of flux with economic changes, developments in best-practices and changing occupier trends. There is always something new to learn and always the opportunity to demonstrate added value to your clients. As for working at Cushman & Wakefield, it’s the team that makes it a fantastic place to work. It is a hugely positive environment to work in too. It’s great that coming up with suggestions or ideas for improvements are so positively encouraged at all levels within the firm.

Vanessa Curtis Associate Director Transaction Management Location: London

Vanessa and her son, Ben.

Vanessa has two Greyhounds named Sam and Jazz.

Vanessa’s son walking their dogs.

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