Carlyle secures new tenant for Colmore Plaza

Global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (“Carlyle”), announces that it has secured Robert Half International, a leading professional services recruitment firm, as its latest tenant at Colmore Plaza, Carlyle’s prime office development in Birmingham city centre.

Colmore Plaza is one of the highest specification office buildings outside London and one of the only buildings in Birmingham to hold a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for its highly efficient design. Robert Half International will join other tenants at Colmore Plaza, which include Amey, Williams de Broe, Davis Langdon, Orega, Aedas and Grant Thornton.

Mark Harris, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group, said: “Robert Half International is an exceedingly prominent name in the professional services recruitment sector and we are extremely pleased to be able to welcome them to the building.  Colmore Plaza is perfectly positioned to meet the on-going demand from occupiers looking for quality Grade A space, providing both an excellent working environment and extremely high level of personal service through the building’s concierge services.

“Robert Half is a perfect addition to Colmore Plaza’s existing line-up of professional services tenants, further enhancing its outstanding reputation as one of Birmingham’s leading business addresses.”

Founded in 1948, and with a network of more than 400 offices worldwide, Robert Half is a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services.

Phil Sheridan, Managing Director, Robert Half UK, said: “We feel that  Colmore Plaza represents a truly outstanding business location.  As a business whose aim is to provide the very best in professional staffing, attracting and retaining the best employees is key to our success. We also look forward to inviting our valued clients and candidates to our impressive office space that truly reflects the professionalism that our organisation aims to provide the business community..”

Robert Half International is relocating from its current offices on Cherry Street, in Birmingham city centre, with the fit out of the third floor space due to commence in June, with the office being ready for occupation in August.