Rigby appointed head of Northern office agency for CBRE

Joe Rigby’s role will incorporate his current responsibilities as head of occupier services amid a reshuffle that will see Neil Mort move into a new position. 

From January 2023, Mort will head up CBRE’s Northern property management division, with Rigby taking over the office remit.

Jenny Smith, previously the head of the Northern property management team, will take on a UK-wide role.

John Ogden, managing director of CBRE’s Northern business, said: “The occupier services division has been an invaluable asset to our regional and international clients during turbulent market conditions and Joe has expertly led the team to huge acclaim.  

“To transition to head of office agency for our northern region is a natural step for Joe and our fantastic team will further prosper under his leadership.

He added: “We are also delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Mort to our property management team as his unrivalled experience will bring a new viewpoint to the division and provide superb insight to our clients.” 

Mort joined CBRE in 2014, one year after Rigby.