PwC names new real estate boss
PwC UK has appointed Rob Walker as the new leader of its real estate practice, as Angus Johnston retires from the role.
Walker was previously a tax partner at the firm, specialising in real estate. He joined PwC in 1998. He has undertaken a number of overseas secondments and became a partner in 2015.
During his time at PwC, Walker has held a number of leadership roles, including leading the engineering and construction practice and the UK real estate tax practice. His clients include a number of institutional investors from Asia.
PwC UK has appointed Rob Walker as the new leader of its real estate practice, as Angus Johnston retires from the role.
Walker was previously a tax partner at the firm, specialising in real estate. He joined PwC in 1998. He has undertaken a number of overseas secondments and became a partner in 2015.
During his time at PwC, Walker has held a number of leadership roles, including leading the engineering and construction practice and the UK real estate tax practice. His clients include a number of institutional investors from Asia.
PwC said Walker takes the helm while the sector “grapples with headwinds from the green transition, net zero, energy costs and supply chains as well as people movement issues”.
Walker said: “Fresh from this year’s MIPIM conference, it is clear that the sector is keeping a keen eye on ongoing economic conditions, fluctuating interest rates, and shifting geopolitical landscapes.”
He added that the “energy and enthusiasm around decarbonisation is hopeful” and “lends weight” to “cautious optimism”.
“I look forward to working with the real estate and the wider financial services teams to help our clients navigate what will be another challenging but potentially exciting 12 months,” said Walker.
Isabelle Jenkins, leader of financial services at PwC UK, said: “Those who work and invest in the real estate sector face the exciting opportunities to come.”
She added: “Rob comes with a solid understanding of the market, having worked in our real estate tax practice and will no doubt take this critical experience to help our clients face upcoming challenges.”
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