London, 16 November 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced nine new hires to its Valuation team in London. The appointments form part of CBRE’s ongoing drive to further strengthen its 200-strong Valuation division, demonstrating the company’s dedication to providing its commercial and residential clients with the most experienced and knowledgeable specialist experts.

In the Investment Valuation team, James Wyldbore-Smith joins as an Associate Director. Senior Surveyor Ben Rosewell joins the Alternative Investments Valuation team. Ben joins from CB Richard Ellis New Zealand where he specialised in Healthcare. James Scoular joins the International Valuation team as a Senior Surveyor from Cushman & Wakefield in Italy. Victoria Baker-Sinclair has moved from CB Richard Ellis’s Leeds office to London as a Senior Surveyor in the Residential Valuation team. Appointments announced today also include Isma Ali, Senior Surveyor to the National Valuation team; Chris Hayes-Hall and Helen Lambert, Senior Surveyors in the Retail Valuation team; Philip Hoodless and Martyn Munford, Surveyor and Senior Surveyor, Central London Valuation team.

Michael Brodtman, Head of UK Valuation, CBRE, said: “CBRE’s Valuation team is further expanding in response to growing market demand for our service. Our expert local knowledge and specialist teams allow us to advise on all sectors and to a wide client base on a range of issues. I am confident that these new appointments will prepare us for future growth in this thriving area”.