Mark BURLTON
Partner Cross Border Retail, Cushman & Wakefield
Responsibilities
Mark is responsible for the cross-border retail activity for C&W across Europe as well as linking into the global C&W network. He represents many of Europe's leading retailers covering all sectors of the retail landscape from luxury to the high street. C&W have an unparalleled network of retail expertise across Europe and provide detailed local knowledge in virtually every country in Europe. Mark provides a single point of contact for clients for whom he applies 17 years of experience in cross-border retail and over 20 years of experience in total.
Background
Mark's perspective on European retail is almost unique having been acquired from the agent, landlord and tenant's point of view. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Mark held the position of Leasing Director for the UK and France with McArthur Glen UK Ltd. As Real Estate Director for Northern Europe for Foot Locker UK Ltd from 1998 – 2002 and Real Estate Director Europe for Ralph Lauren from 2002 – 2005 he gained extensive knowledge of the retail sector.
He can truly be called an expert in Europe but believes we are only at the beginning of the process of cross-border retail activity in Europe let alone the emerging areas around the globe such as India and China.
General
Mark is married with 2 children, supports Newcastle United and plays very average golf with great enthusiasm.