GCW appoints new head of people
Niche retail agent GCW has promoted Philippe Micheal to equity partner and head of people.
Micheal will be tasked with overseeing the firm’s people and culture, including its new ESG agenda. He will step into the role on 1 April.
As head of people, Micheal will support and drive performance in GCW’s 25-strong team.
Niche retail agent GCW has promoted Philippe Micheal to equity partner and head of people.
Micheal will be tasked with overseeing the firm’s people and culture, including its new ESG agenda. He will step into the role on 1 April.
As head of people, Micheal will support and drive performance in GCW’s 25-strong team.
GCW launched its first sustainability action plan in January, which was spearheaded by Micheal. It will form another integral part of his role within the business.
The plan covers such issues as reducing GCW’s environmental impact, purpose and culture, alongside inclusivity and diversity.
Micheal joined GCW in 2013 and has worked at every level of the business. The appointment means he has become the sixth equity partner at the firm, which this year celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Duncan Kite, joint managing partner at GCW, said the promotion was “well deserved”. He said: “His journey with us from surveyor to partner demonstrates our ongoing commitment to nurturing and developing talent and will assist in continuing to provide a first-class service offer.
“Alongside the strategic advice we provide to our clients, we want to utilise our platform to better promote ESG and sustainability principles in the commercial property sector.”
Micheal said: “GCW is already recognised as one of the more progressive advisers in the sector and our new sustainability action plan outlines our commitment to putting sustainability, in its widest sense, centre stage.
“I’ve never felt more confident about the blend of youth, experience, and enthusiasm we have in the business. We have assembled an exceptional group of people and there’s a real togetherness in the team.
“One of our biggest assets as a business, alongside our holistic approach and our tenacity, is our people. It’s what makes GCW a great place to work and drives us forward as a company.”
