Newmark appoints director to UK retail team
Newmark has appointed Josh Braid as a director in its UK retail team.
In this role, he will look to drive leasing strategies for landlords and advise on the repositioning and activation of retail and leisure schemes, while supporting clients in enhancing asset performance and long-term portfolio value.
Braid joins from Knight Frank, where he led the firm’s Central London retail agency and cross-border retail team. He brings over 15 years’ of experience advising landlords, tenants, and investors across London and Europe. He led the leasing strategies for landmark projects including The Old War Office and Knightsbridge Gate, as well as flagship Oxford Street lettings for brands including Krispy Kreme and Samsonite.
David Harper, head of UK retail at Newmark, said: “The depth of Josh’s market expertise and his ability to unlock value in complex retail environments make him a fantastic addition to our team. His experience will be instrumental as we continue to grow our retail and leisure offering and deliver best-in-class advice to our clients.”
Josh Braid added: “Newmark’s UK retail team combines the specialist expertise, scale and global reach required to advise on some of the market’s most high profile and complex retail and mixed-use assets. The business is exceptionally well positioned to support landlords as destinations continue to evolve.”
Newmark’s UK retail team is a advisor to a roster of clients that includes recent mandates such as Bodycare, Crew Clothing, and Accessorize. Integrated within Newmark’s global retail business, which has end-to-end capabilities for the sector, the company has continued to grow and expand its international reach.