LONDON, UK (7 January, 2025) — Newmark announces the appointment of John Corlett to Head of UK Retail Agency, as the Company continues to enhance its position across the UK. Corlett’s remit covers the transactional retail teams, and he will report to David Harper, Managing Partner – Head of UK Retail, who leads the complete retail organisation in the UK. Corlett’s appointment follows industry stalwart Andrew Bathurst’s retirement in December, who previously led the UK’s Retail Agency business.
Corlett brings a wealth of international experience to the role, combining his previous leadership of the firm’s International Agency department with deep expertise in retail tenant advisory. He operates across the UK, providing strategic guidance to a wide array of global retail clients.
Corlett commented: “I am honoured to take on this role at such an exciting moment in Newmark’s growth story. My priority is to build on the exceptional service our business is known for and to support collaboration across the company as we continue to expand. Our reputation for trusted, tenant-focused advice remains unchanged, and I am excited for our future ahead, led by innovation and digital transformation. We will continue to put our clients first and maintain our focus on delivering industry-leading advisory services.”
Founded in 1993 as Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) and later rebranded to Newmark UK Retail following Newmark’s acquisition of HDH in 2019, the market-leading tenant advisory business has achieved consistent growth and established itself as a trusted advisor to an extensive roster of blue-chip clients. Its integration into Newmark has further expanded its international reach and created new opportunities for long-term expansion across global markets.
Harper
said: “This marks a new era for Newmark‘s Retail business across the UK. We are deeply grateful to Andrew and the legacy he leaves behind, and excited for a new chapter under John’s energetic stewardship. He is a champion of entrepreneurship, one of the hallmarks of Newmark’s operation, and also a great nurturer of talent. John’s appointment reflects both the strength of our homegrown talent and our confidence in the business’ future. His international expertise, strategic mindset and deep understanding of the retail landscape make him the ideal leader to help us accelerate into our next chapter.”
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $3.1 billion. As of September 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 170 offices with over 8,500 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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