Colliers adds capital markets director to Birmingham team

Colliers has appointed Ben Wisher as director to its national capital markets team in Birmingham, expanding the company’s Midland presence. Wisher joins from CBRE, bringing nearly 20 years of experience to the new role. He has previously worked at Knight Frank and Rigby and Co. In his new role, Wisher will lead the Colliers national capital markets offering in the region, based out of Birmingham. With previous experience in the industrial, retail and office sectors, Wisher will be focused on acquisitions and disposals across asset classes in his new role. Throughout his career Wisher has built up extensive experience across the investment sector advising pension funds, private equity, developers and public sector bodies. Key transactions include advising on the acquisition of Unit 1 BSA Industrial Estate (Birmingham) for Axel Logistics, the disposal of Brampton Hut Services for Godwin Group and the acquisition of the Jelson Portfolio for Wigley Group. John Knowles, head of national capital markets at Colliers, said: “Ben joining the team significantly strengthens our regional presence, bringing with him a wealth of experience and long-standing client relationships. Ben will hit the ground running, working closely with our existing regional and London colleagues to provide compelling market insights and transactional advice to our clients.”