Well known industrial agent and property advisor Ruth Leighton, has been promoted to director at Avison Young.
Ruth, who has been with Avison Young (and formerly GVA) for nearly 20 years and has an excellent track record in delivering results for the business, working with a number of national and regional institutional investors, developers, funds and property companies.
In addition to her agency role, Ruth is an active ambassador for Avison Young, regularly taking part in events and contributing to discussions with regional and national media platforms on the ever-changing industrial and logistics landscape.
Ruth said of her promotion: “Avison Young has always provided me with the opportunity to grow and progress, and in response, I have wholeheartedly demonstrated my commitment to the business.
“Avison Young has fully supported me not only in my role within the industrial team, but also in providing me with the flexibility to balance that with having a young family. My career path has always been embraced and encouraged by the firm and I look forward to continuing in the senior team as director.”
Chris Cheap, principal and managing director of the Manchester office said: “Ruth is a first class professional and is totally dedicated to providing her clients with the best possible advice and it is because of this that we are truly delighted to be promoting her to director. She is a vital part of our Manchester team and we look forward to seeing her continue to flourish at Avison Young.”
