BNP Paribas Real Estate appoints investment director

By Bridging Loan Directory 19th October 2021

BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNPPRE) has strengthened its Bristol office with the appointment of Mark Rothwell.

Mark will be responsible for establishing BNPPRE’s Investment Agency within the region, he joins the business at a point of growth and will be responsible for building an innovative team of property specialists, as well as advising on every aspect of real estate investment in the South West.

Mark brings more than 20 years of experience of property consultancy, investment and asset management to the role.

Formerly Head of Investment at Alder King, Mark will be an invaluable addition to the Bristol team as BNPPRE continues to develop a strong regional presence across the UK, providing market leading insight to clients in the region and the wider commercial sector. Mark will work closely with Josh Gunn, Head of the Bristol Office.

Josh Gunn said:

“Mark has an unparalleled knowledge of the region and the wider property market which will be an asset to our team.

Bringing Mark on board will allow us to provide a deeper level of insight and support to our clients, identifying future growth opportunities’ across Bristol and the wider South West region.”

Mark Rothwell, pictured, said:

“The Covid-19 pandemic saw the South West become an increasingly popular location for individuals looking for a change of lifestyle, which in turn has created a greater demand for high quality, sustainable residential and commercial projects to support the growing local populations.

We are seeing vast investment into the region, made possible by strong transport links and recent infrastructure projects, which has helped attract the best businesses and talent to the area.

I look forward to working closely with the highly experienced and well established Bristol team to support our clients during a very exciting period for the region.”