Christie & Co appoints new Global Managing Director after announcement

Darren joined Christie & Co in 2001 and is currently Managing Director responsible for Capital Markets, having also held the position of Managing Director for the firm’s valuation business since 2006. Darren has worked extensively on significant advisory and brokerage projects across Christie & Co’s specialist sectors, particularly in the healthcare, hospitality, and retail markets. A Chartered Surveyor, Darren has been responsible for growing the firm’s Valuation and Capital Markets team into one of the leading specialist real estate advisors in Europe.

Chris joined Christie & Co in 1985 and, having worked in the Manchester, Birmingham and London offices, was appointed Managing Director in 1993 with responsibility for all Christie & Co's specialist transactional and advisory activities. Chris has overseen the successful expansion of Christie & Co into a truly global firm, which currently has 27 offices throughout Europe and an active Asian Investment team. Chris was also the driving force behind the launch of Christie Consultancy in 2006.

Commenting on the announcement, David Rugg, Chairman of Christie & Co, said: “I am delighted to announce that after stringent evaluation Darren Bond will be appointed our next Global Managing Director of Christie & Co. Darren will spend the next couple of months looking at many aspects of the business before transitioning into his new role. This is an amazing opportunity to build on the many successful operations Chris Day has spearheaded, and after some 35 years of service I wish Chris well on his well-deserved retirement in June 2020.”

Chris Day comments; “Reflecting on the growth of Christie & Co over the past 35 years I am incredibly proud of how the company has consistently pushed to be at the forefront of each and every sector we cover. Christie & Co has demonstrated resilience and adaptability over the years, and I am extremely optimistic about the future of the business under Darren’s leadership. I’d like to wish Darren all the best in his new role and am confident the business will continue to go from strength to strength. I’d like to thank my colleagues for their dedication and professionalism, and our clients for their loyalty and the opportunity to work on some remarkable and ground-breaking transactions.”

Darren Bond comments; “I am delighted to be appointed to this position within Christie & Co. Having worked in various roles across the Company for the last 18 years, I’m incredibly passionate about our business and the markets in which we operate. There is a significant opportunity to further develop the business and our client base across the UK, Continental Europe and Asia and I am excited about working with an amazing team of colleagues in the next chapter of our growth.”