Andy Martin to depart BNP Paribas Real Estate

Andy Martin is to leave BNP Paribas Real Estate at the end of the year. He joined BNP PRE in 2017 as UK chief executive following its takeover of Strutt & Parker, where he had worked since 1985 and been senior partner since 2009. Martin stepped down as BNPPRE UK chief executive in July this year to take on an international business development role. He was replaced as UK chief executive by Etienne Prongué. BNP Paribas Real Estate group chief executive Thierry Laroue-Pont said: “I’d like to thank Andy Martin for managing the UK business through a smooth integration following our merger in 2017, delivering a clear strategy for the future and a phased leadership transition to new UK chief executive Etienne Prongué. I wish him all the best for the future and every success in this next phase of his career”. Martin added: “I have been privileged to work with a group of wonderful clients and colleagues over the last 35 years, as well as lead some important industry groups. Many of these people have become close friends and associates. “I have a passion for this industry and am continually excited by the opportunity it gives to make real changes to improve our lives and environment. I have often said I am still learning and want to continue to offer my curiosity, enthusiasm and experience to those I can help as I look forward to the next steps in my career.” See also: BNP Paribas and Strutt & Parker: How’s the honeymoon? To send feedback, e-mail louise.dransfield@egi.co.uk or tweet @DransfieldL or @estatesgazette