Avison Young has hired Sam Pearson as an associate director in its industrial and logistics team in Birmingham.
Pearson spent six years at Gerald Eve, where he began his career as an assistant surveyor, before working his way up to associate in the firm’s national industrial and logistics team.
During that time he dealt with national occupiers, developers and investors, and helped to support property funds acting on behalf of clients, including Trebor Developments/Hillwood, Chancerygate and Indurent.
Pearson will work with David Willmer, Alex Thompson, Max Andrews and Sam Forster, who are all in Avison Young's Midlands team, while also collaborating with the wider Avison Young industrial and logistics divisions.
The firm said his focus will be on developing the existing client base, targeting new assets and development opportunities across the Midlands region, ranging from multi-let to large-scale logistics sites, and supporting the strategic growth plans of the business.
Willmer, principal and managing director for industrial and logistics at Avison Young UK, said in a statement: "It’s fantastic to be bringing Sam on board in Birmingham. This is a significant time for the industrial and logistics team, with a number of key projects underway and plans for continued growth in 2025 and beyond.
"Regional growth is a crucial part of our business strategy, and we look forward to continuing to build on our reputation within the Midlands market, delivering real value to our clients."
Pearson's arrival at Avison Young follows a series of new appointments in the Birmingham office last year, including three hires in its building and project consultancy team, two in its environmental, flood risk and drainage team, and two in its office agency team.