Cavendish Maxwell has announced the appointment of Nick Witty as Group Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect.

In his new role, Nick brings over 30 years of global real estate industry experience, encompassing strategic leadership, business development, and client service excellence. He most recently served as Managing Director at Chestertons MENA, after serving as CEO for over six years. In his previous roles, he worked with Chestertons Global Franchising as CEO and Deloitte Corporate Finance as Director of Business Development. He served Cushman & Wakefield (DTZ) for over 17 years in leading roles across the emerging markets of the Middle East.

On the academic front, Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Estate Surveying from Nottingham Trent University, certifications in Business Diagnostics from Cass Business School, and in Metaverse Expertise from the Blockchain Council.

Welcoming Nick to the leadership team, Jay Grant, Founder of Cavendish Maxwell, said, “I’m very pleased to welcome Nick to Cavendish Maxwell. His experience and leadership make him the ideal person to lead the group into our next phase of growth. Nick shares my ambition and vision for the business as a leading real estate consultancy across the Middle East. His ideas for the company align with our strategic objectives, and I am confident that under his guidance, Cavendish Maxwell will continue to thrive and further build upon its success.”

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Nick Witty commented: “I am honoured to join Cavendish Maxwell as Group CEO and am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. The group has a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in the real estate industry, and I am eager to work with the talented team here to build on this solid foundation. Together, we will continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients and drive the company’s growth and success in the region.”